Indian Chef

The Wok People Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wok People Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our Indian kitchen operations in Singapore. You will shape the menu, develop authentic regional dishes, and ensure high standards across taste, texture, and presentation.

Responsibilities include managing daily kitchen activities, controlling inventory, coaching junior staff, and upholding HACCP and sanitation protocols while driving profitability through smart cost and labor management.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Indian spices, herbs, and regional cooking techniques.
• Ability to innovate while maintaining authenticity.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environments.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop authentic Indian dishes across regions.
• Prepare curries, tandoor items, gravies, and spice blends from scratch.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, inventory, and stock control.
• Ensure dishes meet taste, presentation, and temperature standards.
• Train and supervise junior chefs and kitchen staff.
• Enforce HACCP and sanitation protocols.
• Monitor food costs and labor to support profitability.

Skills

Menu planning

Recipe development

Food preparation

Kitchen management

Quality control

Staff supervision

Hygiene & safety

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Menu Planning & Recipe Development: Create and update authentic Indian dishes across regions such as North Indian, South Indian, Mughlai, and Punjabi.

• Food Preparation: Prepare curries, tandoor items, gravies, and spice blends from scratch while maintaining consistency and quality.

• Kitchen Management: Oversee daily operations, inventory, stock control, and ordering of supplies.

• Quality Control: Ensure dishes meet taste, presentation, and temperature standards before service.

• Staff Supervision: Train, mentor, and supervise junior chefs and kitchen staff.

• Hygiene & Safety: Enforce HACCP and sanitation protocols across all kitchen areas.

• Cost & Labor Management: Monitor food costs, manage schedules, and support profitability goals.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Expertise in Indian spices, herbs, and regional cooking techniques.

• Ability to innovate while maintaining authenticity.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Experience in fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environments.

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.