Italian Kitchen Lead & Menu Architect

CAPELLA HOTEL, SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Capella Hotel Singapore is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the kitchen in delivering exceptional Italian cuisine and guest experiences. You will drive menu development, supervise and train the kitchen team, and manage costs to uphold Capella's high standards.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on involvement in kitchen operations, and collaboration with culinary leadership to maintain the brand's premium dining experience.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role specializing in Italian cuisine.
• Experience in World’s 50 Best Restaurants or Michelin-starred restaurant.
• Experience in managing a kitchen team and cost control.
• Ability to develop menus and cost recipes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to menu creation and innovate seasonal menus.
• Manage and train kitchen team to deliver high standards of food quality.
• Ensure food cost controls through effective sourcing, ordering, and portioning.
• Oversee recipe costing, menu engineering, and profitability of dishes.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards in line with Capella standards.
• Collaborate with Marketing to align concepts and seasonal campaigns.

Skills

Team management

Menu development

Food costing

Staff training

Italian cuisine

Job description

Capella Hotel Singapore is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the kitchen in delivering exceptional Italian cuisine and guest experiences. You will drive menu development, supervise and train the kitchen team, and manage costs to uphold Capella's high standards.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on involvement in kitchen operations, and collaboration with culinary leadership to maintain the brand's premium dining experience.