Holiday Inn Express & Suites Singapore Novena-Head Chef

Holiday Inn Express; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel is seeking a Head Chef to manage kitchen operations, including menu planning, staff management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience and a valid food service permit. Join us to lead a dynamic kitchen team and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Valid food service permit or health/food handler card.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations including menu planning and costing.
• Manage kitchen staff and ensure food quality standards.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Training abilities

Interpersonal skills

Education

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

What’s the job?

The Head Chef leads and manages the kitchen operations including menu planning and costing, organizing special events, developing new dishes, maintaining food quality standards, and comprehensive product knowledge.

He/she will adhere to local regulations concerning health, safety, or other compliance requirements, as well as brand standards and local policies and procedures.

Your day-to-day

Financial Returns:

• Work with the Finance team in the preparation and management of the Department’s budget.

People:

• Manpower planning and management needs.
• Provide direction to the kitchen helpers, including cooks, kitchen attendants, and stewards.
• Communicate any difficulties, guest or internal customer comments, and other relevant information to superiors.
• Establish and maintain effective employee working relationships.

Guest Experience:

• Plan menus considering raw food and ingredient availability, skills required for new menus, and hotel standards.
• Prepare meals for respective sections and assist in all kitchen activities to ensure high-quality food is served timely. Coordinate smooth service related to food replenishment and presentation.

Responsible Business:

• Attend and participate in daily briefings and scheduled meetings.
• Manage and control all kitchen orders.
• Participate in scheduled training sessions.
• Prepare in advance the food, beverage, materials, and equipment needed for service.
• Implement hotel and department regulations, policies, and procedures including but not limited to
  • House Rules and Regulations
  • Health and Safety
  • Grooming
  • Quality
  • Hygiene and Cleanliness
• Conduct shift briefings to communicate hotel activities and operational requirements.
• Ensure awareness and compliance with OH&S policies and procedures, and operate equipment safely.
• Adhere to duty of care, occupational health and safety legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Be familiar with safety, first aid, fire, and emergency procedures, and operate equipment safely.
• Initiate actions to correct hazards and notify supervisors of potential dangers.
• Log security incidents and accidents as per hotel requirements.

What we need from you

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid food service permit or health/food handler card as required by local authorities.
• Ability to interact positively with guests, colleagues, and third parties, reflecting well on the hotel, brand, and company.
• Problem-solving and training abilities.

Don't quite meet every requirement but believe you'd be a great fit? We encourage you to apply and start your journey with us today.