Head Chef: Lead Kitchen, Menu Innovation & Team Leadership

HAJI KADIR FOOD CHAINS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HAJI KADIR FOOD CHAINS PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead and organize the kitchen. You will command all kitchen activities and ensure dishes meet high quality before serving to customers.

You will develop menus, supervise staff, and maintain safety and sanitation standards while managing payroll and attendance records. Singapore-based role with hands-on leadership and culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef
• Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management
• Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
• Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• Credentials in health and safety training
• Degree in Culinary science or related certificate

Responsibilities

• Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
• Approve and "polish" dishes before they reach the customer
• Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages
• Arrange for repairs when necessary
• Remedy any problems or defects
• Be fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff
• Oversee the work of subordinates
• Estimate staff's workload and compensations
• Maintain records of payroll and attendance
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-oworkers

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Delegation

Communication

Culinary trends

Computers

Health & safety training

Culinary degree

Education

Degree in Culinary science or related certificate

Health and safety training certification

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant management software

POS systems

Job description

HAJI KADIR FOOD CHAINS PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead and organize the kitchen. You will command all kitchen activities and ensure dishes meet high quality before serving to customers.

You will develop menus, supervise staff, and maintain safety and sanitation standards while managing payroll and attendance records. Singapore-based role with hands-on leadership and culinary excellence.