Head of Kitchen Operations & Team Leadership

NEW CENTURY FOOD HOUSE @ 539 PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NEW CENTURY FOOD HOUSE @ 539 PTE. LTD. is seeking a skilled Cook to oversee daily kitchen operations in Singapore.

You will manage staff, ensure high standards of food preparation, safety, and compliance with health regulations, and maintain stock levels and supplier relations. The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with long hours. You will train team members and contribute to menu development while staying open until

Qualifications

• At least 5-10 years of relevant experience in related fields.
• Excellent verbal and written communication interpersonal skills.
• Good work ethics with multitasking ability and working efficiently under pressure.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall operation, hire stall staff, purchase food and stock, and ensure training on proper food preparation and legal alcoholic beverage service.
• Lead, motivate and develop teams.
• Promote good relations with staff, contractors and management.
• Screen applicants, hire new employees, supervise and counsel staff, and handle promotions/transfers/dismissals.
• Supervise multidisciplinary teams including cleaning, maintenance, grounds and security.
• Organize and conduct meetings and communicate pertinent information to staff.
• Ensure operations run smoothly, including rotas, staffing levels, recruitment, HR issues, audits and ordering supplies.
• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day cleaning operations.
• Handle necessary administration and paperwork and any other duties as assigned.
• Offer a creative menu to compete with local restaurants.
• Stay open until the last customer leaves.
• Clean up after business hours.

Skills

People management

Verbal and written communication

Multitask under pressure

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Job description

NEW CENTURY FOOD HOUSE @ 539 PTE. LTD. is seeking a skilled Cook to oversee daily kitchen operations in Singapore.

You will manage staff, ensure high standards of food preparation, safety, and compliance with health regulations, and maintain stock levels and supplier relations. The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with long hours. You will train team members and contribute to menu development while staying open until