Head Chef - Pastry & Baking (Tampines Central Kitchen)

mission central kitchen pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Staff meals

Dining privileges across Mission Group

Career growth within an expandingMulti

Job summary

Mission Central Kitchen Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a Head Chef – Pastry & Baking to lead all baking and pastry production at the central kitchen.

You will safeguard heritage Chin Mee Chin recipes while scaling production and directing a skilled team of bakers and pastry cooks. Responsibilities include production leadership, product development, cost control, and strict food safety compliance with HACCP and SFA standards.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of pastry and baking experience, including 3+ years in a Head Baker, Pastry Chef or Pastry Sous Chef role.
• Experience in central kitchen, commercial bakery or large-scale production is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of breads, laminated doughs, pastries and desserts.
• Proven ability to manage production planning, food costing and inventory.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety management systems; WSQ Food Safety Level 1; Level 3 (Food Hygiene Officer) is an advantage.
• Able to work early-morning shifts, weekends and public holidays as required.
• Experience with French and Western Pastry is an advantage.
• Diploma or certificate in Baking & Pastry or Culinary Arts is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily pastry and baking production for Chin Mee Chin and other Group concepts.
• Plan production schedules to meet outlet orders, delivery timelines and peak demand.
• Keep taste, texture, size and presentation consistent across every batch.
• Protect Chin Mee Chin’s heritage recipes and standards while improving processes where possible.
• Develop new products, seasonal items and recipe improvements with brand and culinary teams.
• Standardise recipes, specifications and production methods so they can be scaled.
• Support other concepts with baked goods, pastry and dessert items as needed.
• Manage ingredient ordering, stock levels and supplier quality.
• Control food cost, yield and wastage against targets.
• Track production output and efficiency, and suggest improvements.
• Lead, train and develop bakers, pastry cooks and kitchen assistants.
• Plan rosters and allocate manpower to match production needs.
• Build a disciplined, positive and safety-first kitchen culture.
• Ensure full compliance with SFA requirements, HACCP and workplace safety standards.

Skills

Pastry & baking

Leadership & team management

Production planning

Food safety knowledge

Inventory management

Costing & waste control

Product development

Education

Diploma or certificate in Baking & Pastry or Culinary Arts

Job description

About Us

Mission Central Kitchen is the central production kitchen of Mission Group, a Singapore hospitality group whose concepts include temper., Willow, Firebird by Suetomi, Carlitos, Casa Vostra, Chin Mee Chin, Ungrafted Vines and PETRA. Our bakery and pastry section mainly produces for Chin Mee Chin, Singapore’s 101-year-old heritage bakery, and also supplies selected baked goods and pastries to other Group concepts. https://www.missiongroup.com/hospitality

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Head Chef – Pastry & Baking to lead all baking and pastry production at the central kitchen. You’ll protect the quality and heritage of Chin Mee Chin’s much-loved bakes, scale production efficiently, and lead a skilled team of bakers and pastry cooks.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership

• Lead daily pastry and baking production for Chin Mee Chin and other Group concepts
• Plan production schedules to meet outlet orders, delivery timelines and peak demand
• Keep taste, texture, size and presentation consistent across every batch
• Protect Chin Mee Chin’s heritage recipes and standards while improving processes where possible

Product Development

• Develop new products, seasonal items and recipe improvements with brand and culinary teams
• Standardise recipes, specifications and production methods so they can be scaled
• Support other concepts with baked goods, pastry and dessert items as needed

Cost & Inventory

• Manage ingredient ordering, stock levels and supplier quality
• Control food cost, yield and wastage against targets
• Track production output and efficiency, and suggest improvements

Team Leadership

• Lead, train and develop bakers, pastry cooks and kitchen assistants
• Plan rosters and allocate manpower to match production needs
• Build a disciplined, positive and safety-first kitchen culture

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with SFA requirements, HACCP and workplace safety standards
• Maintain proper labelling, storage, FIFO and traceability of all products
• Oversee cleanliness, equipment maintenance and readiness for audits

Requirements

• At least 8 years of pastry and baking experience, including 3+ years in a Head Baker, Pastry Chef or Pastry Sous Chef role
• Experience in central kitchen, commercial bakery or large-scale production is strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of breads, laminated doughs, pastries and desserts
• Proven ability to manage production planning, food costing and inventory
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Valid WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1; Level 3 (Food Hygiene Officer) is an advantage
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety management systems
• Able to work early-morning shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Experience with French and Western Pastry is an advantage
• Diploma or certificate in Baking & Pastry or Culinary Arts is an advantage

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, with performance incentives
• Annual leave / medical and dental benefits / staff meals
• Dining privileges across Mission Group concepts
• The chance to lead the bakery behind a 101-year-old Singapore heritage brand
• Career growth within an expanding multi-concept hospitality group