Head Kitchen Leader - Menu & Operations

pinch joy pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

pinch joy pte. ltd. in Singapore seeks an experienced Chief Cook to lead menu development and oversee all kitchen operations. The role includes managing staff such as sous chefs, line cooks, and dishwashers, while ensuring food safety and cost controls.

The ideal candidate will have formal culinary training, strong leadership skills, and a track record of delivering quality dishes under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• robust training across all aspects of food preparation and kitchen management
• experience progressing from line cook to chef preferred
• strong leadership, communication, and ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities

• Create and implement the restaurant's menu considering customers' preferences and dietary restrictions
• Manage daily kitchen operations including scheduling, ordering, and budgeting
• Train and supervise kitchen staff including sous chefs, line cooks, and dishwashers
• Coordinate with front-of-house and management to ensure smooth kitchen operations and customer satisfaction
• Stay current with culinary trends by attending classes, workshops, and researching new recipes and equipment

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Budget management

Staff training

Food safety

Education

Culinary training

Job description

pinch joy pte. ltd. in Singapore seeks an experienced Chief Cook to lead menu development and oversee all kitchen operations. The role includes managing staff such as sous chefs, line cooks, and dishwashers, while ensuring food safety and cost controls.

The ideal candidate will have formal culinary training, strong leadership skills, and a track record of delivering quality dishes under pressure in a fast-paced environment.