Head Chef (Korean Cuisine)

Evertaste GmbH; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KREAM in Singapore's Tanjong Pagar CBD seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen, uphold Korean menu quality, and drive efficiency and cost control.

You will supervise daily prep, cooking and plating, standardise recipes, and manage stock within budget while training a busy team for peak service.

Requirements include 5+ years as Head/Senior Chef (Korean cuisine preferred) and WSQ Food Safety Level 1 certification; weekend shifts required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as Head Chef or Senior Chef in a restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of Korean dishes and techniques.
• Proven ability to manage a kitchen team and control costs.
• WSQ Food Safety Level 1 certification, or willingness to obtain it.
• Able to work on weekends and public holidays.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all daily kitchen operations for Korean menu.
• Develop, standardise and document recipes and portions.
• Manage food cost, inventory, and wastage within budget.
• Supervise, train and roster kitchen staff.
• Maintain hygiene and safety under SFA guidelines.
• Coordinate with suppliers and support menu development.

Skills

Korean cuisine

Kitchen leadership

Food cost control

Menu development

Staff training

Education

WSQ Food Safety Level 1

Job description

About the Role

KREAM is a full-service Korean restaurant in the Tanjong Pagar CBD. We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen, uphold the quality and consistency of our Korean menu, and drive kitchen efficiency and cost control.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating for a full Korean menu (Korean BBQ, stews/jjigae, rice dishes, banchan, etc.).
• Develop, standardise, and document recipes, portion sizes, and plating to ensure consistent quality.
• Manage food cost: oversee daily stock-takes, inventory, purchasing within budget, and wastage control; work towards a food-cost target of 23–24% of sales.
• Supervise, train, and roster kitchen staff; ensure smooth coordination during peak service.
• Maintain food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness in accordance with SFA requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers on ordering, receiving, and quality checks.
• Support menu development, including seasonal items and set-lunch offerings.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef, preferably in Korean or East Asian cuisine.
• Strong knowledge of Korean dishes and kitchen techniques.
• Proven ability to manage a kitchen team and control food costs.
• WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 (Basic Food Hygiene) certification, or willingness to obtain it.
• Able to work on a shift basis, including weekends and public holidays.
• Good communication and team-leadership skills.

We offer

We offer a stable full-time role with a competitive salary, performance incentives, and the opportunity to lead the kitchen of an established CBD restaurant.