Kitchen Leader - QSR

SEAFOOD PARADISE (S) PTE. LTD.; Serangoon Garden Circus; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established culinary establishment in Singapore is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee kitchen operations and manage staff. Key responsibilities include ensuring kitchen cleanliness, maintaining food quality, managing costs, and training the team on hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in culinary management, strong leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Hands-on cooking experience with beef noodle soup and appetizers.
• Knowledge of cost/inventory management is a plus.
• Strict adherence to hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and manage kitchen crew.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and adherence to sanitary standards.
• Maintain food ordering and stocking levels.
• Participate in planning new menus to enhance profitability.
• Manage financial targets and food costing.

Skills

Culinary management

Organization skills

Public relations skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

>Main Responsibilities

• Report to the Brand Executive Chef
• Oversee the whole Kitchen operation
• Full Supervision of the Kitchen Crews
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• Manage the opening and closing of the kitchen
• Ensure kitchen is properly cleaned on a regular schedule, food is disposed of properly and the kitchen meets all sanitary standards
• Maintain accurate food‑ordering and stocking levels including all kitchen materials through e‑Procurement
• Prepare the ingredients and make the appetisers as per company SOP
• Prepare and make the soup broth as per company SOP
• Ensure food quality and its presentation
• Manage the agreed food cost targets in line with the agreed budget
• Manage all kitchen‑related office administration and all Operations issues
• Ensure work safety around kitchen equipment and monitor and deal with any maintenance issues
• Manage and maintain correct staffing levels
• Plan duty roster, job duties and rest days for Kitchen team
• Identify and take an active role in the recruitment of new staff members
• Participate in planning new menus to improve the sales and profitability of the Noodle Bar
• Assist in achieving financial targets set for the Noodle Bar
• Manage food costing to minimise unnecessary wastage
• Ensure the entire kitchen team are aware of their responsibilities in respect of health and safety in the workplace and have training to work in a kitchen environment
• Ensure company food hygiene management system is in place and fully understood by all the team
• Ensure kitchen team comply with the policy on personal hygiene and uniform
• Ensure strict adherence to regulations where applicable
• Undertake regular audits of all areas within the kitchen and storage areas to ensure complete adherence to agreed policies
• Provide advice and guidance as necessary to Kitchen member
• Communicate daily or weekly financial targets to all members of the culinary team as appropriate
• Ensure company control procedures in respect of food production, portion control and stock management are fully implemented
• Update GRN and perform e‑Procurement
• Complete goods received in a timely and accurate manner
• Adhere to company’s standard operating procedures
• Any other appropriate duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in culinary/kitchen management and supervisory experience
• Hands‑on experience in preparation of beef noodle soup and appetisers
• Knowledge of cost/inventory management would be an added advantage
• Basic PC‑literacy
• Strict sense of hygiene and safety standards
• Excellent organizational skills
• Able to come up with a solution quickly
• Ability to thrive in a challenging environment
• Strong public relations skills
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Candidate must be a strong leader & team player
• Demonstrated commercial capability to deliver profit, control costs and build customer loyalty