Head Chef: Menu Innovation & Kitchen Leadership

CHIA YUK HIANG COFFEE HOUSE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHIA YUK HIANG COFFEE HOUSE PTE. LTD. is seeking a kitchen supervisor to lead menu planning, oversee dish preparation, and mentor the kitchen team. You will ensure culinary quality, hygiene, and efficient operations while collaborating on pricing and promotions.

The role requires flexibility for night and weekend shifts, with a focus on maintaining profitability without compromising quality. On-site position in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Plan, design, and update menus based on seasonal availability, customer preferences, and market trends.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of high-quality dishes, ensuring consistency in taste, presentation, and portion sizes.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, including cooks, assistants, and helpers.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate kitchen team members to maintain high performance standards.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.
• Monitor and maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization, and workflow efficiency.
• Control food costs, reduce wastage, and ensure profitability without compromising quality.
• Collaborate with management on pricing, promotions, and special events.
• Inspect ingredients and finished dishes to ensure quality and freshness.
• Develop new recipes and continuously innovate to enhance the menu.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Willingness to work night shift and split shift.
• Willingness to work extra hours or weekend if needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and update menus based on seasonal availability and trends.
• Oversee preparation of high-quality dishes with consistent taste and presentation.
• Supervise kitchen staff and coordinate tasks.
• Train and mentor kitchen team for peak performance.
• Enforce food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization, and workflow efficiency.
• Monitor food costs and minimize wastage while preserving quality.
• Collaborate with management on pricing, promotions, and events.

Skills

Menu planning & design

Food safety & sanitation

Leadership & staff supervision

Training & mentorship

Cost control & profitability

Recipe development & innovation

Quality control & presentation

Kitchen ops optimization

Night shift readiness

Job description

CHIA YUK HIANG COFFEE HOUSE PTE. LTD. is seeking a kitchen supervisor to lead menu planning, oversee dish preparation, and mentor the kitchen team. You will ensure culinary quality, hygiene, and efficient operations while collaborating on pricing and promotions.

The role requires flexibility for night and weekend shifts, with a focus on maintaining profitability without compromising quality. On-site position in Singapore.