Head Chef (Western / Asian Cuisine)

Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hotel in Singapore is seeking a Head Chef specializing in Western and Asian cuisine. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 6 years of culinary experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role. Responsibilities include managing kitchen operations, menu planning, and controlling food costs. Employee benefits include competitive remuneration, health insurance, and discounts at IHG restaurants. Join a dynamic kitchen team and ensure an excellent dining experience for guests.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Health and dental insurance

Birthday off

Training and Development Opportunities

Up to 50% F&B discount

Special employee hotel accommodation rates

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 to 6 years of culinary experience including at least 2 years in supervisory capacity.
• Good communication and leadership skills are essential.
• Passionate about cooking and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for efficient kitchen operations and menu planning.
• Controls food and labor costs to meet budget requirements.
• Supervise, coach, and develop kitchen team members.

Skills

Good communication skills

Leadership skills

Team player

Passionate about cooking

Education

Culinary experience (5-6 years)

Food Hygiene certification

Job description

Join us as Head Chef (Western / Asian Cuisine) here in Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for the efficient operations in assigned kitchen areas; expected to be rotated into different areas with or without advance notice in regards operation demands at the sole discretion of the Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef.
• Participate in the planning and costing of menus, Develop new products/dishes and write standard recipes.
• Controls and monitors food and labour cost in accordance to ensure performance against budget.
• Works with procurement in vendor sourcing.
• Adjust production levels to meet forecast demands, control wastage.
• Supervise, coach and developed team members through on-going training.
• Regularly communicates with staff and maintains good relations, creating a conducive and encouraging work place.
• Adhere to local regulations concerning health, safety, or other compliance requirements, as well as brand standards and local policies and procedures.
• Maintain comprehensive product knowledge including ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets, and current trends and make recommendations for appropriate adjustments to kitchen operations accordingly

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 to 6 years of Culinary experience including at least 2 years in supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good communication and leadership skills
• A great team player and passionate about cooking
• Obtained Food Hygiene certification as required by local government agency.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive remuneration that commensurate with skills and knowledge.
• Health and dental insurance.
• Birthday off / Duty meal / Laundry
• Training and Development Opportunities.
• Up to 50% F&B discount at IHG Hotels selected restaurants.
• Special employee hotel accommodation rates at all IHG Hotels worldwide

What we offer

In return for your hard work, you can look forward to a highly competitive salary and benefits package – What’s more, because your career will be as unique as you are, we’ll give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start, be involved and grow.

So whoever you are, whatever you love doing, if you’re ready to make the move to a great new career opportunity, we’ll make sure you’ll have Room to be yourself. Find out more by going to careers.ihg.com