Kitchen Lead: Recipe Innovation & Team Leadership

JOBER PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Jober Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced Chef to lead kitchen operations and ensure timely, high-quality meals. You will set up the kitchen, supervise cooks, and coordinate with wait staff to showcase daily specials.

The role requires hands-on cooking, leadership, and the ability to manage multiple tasks calmly while maintaining strict hygiene standards and creative recipe development.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook.
• Hands-on experience with kitchen equipment and Chinese cuisine dishes.
• Leadership skills and ability to supervise kitchen staff.
• Ability to multitask calmly and manage time effectively.
• Excellent time management abilities.
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales.
• Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients.
• Cook food in a timely manner.
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff.
• Inform wait staff about daily specials.
• Ensure appealing plate presentation.
• Supervise Cooks and assist as needed.
• Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy).
• Monitor food stock and place orders.
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items.
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area.

Skills

Chef experience

Leadership

Time management

Calm under pressure

Job description

Jober Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced Chef to lead kitchen operations and ensure timely, high-quality meals. You will set up the kitchen, supervise cooks, and coordinate with wait staff to showcase daily specials.

The role requires hands-on cooking, leadership, and the ability to manage multiple tasks calmly while maintaining strict hygiene standards and creative recipe development.