Kitchen Leader - QSR

PARADISE ORIENTAL PTE. LTD.; Serangoon Garden Circus; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned restaurant group in Singapore seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee operations and lead the culinary team. Responsibilities include managing kitchen staff, ensuring food quality, and adhering to hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of culinary management experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to control costs effectively. This role demands excellent communication and organizational abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in culinary/kitchen management.
• Hands-on experience in preparation of beef noodle soup and appetizers.
• Knowledge of cost/inventory management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the whole kitchen operation.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and sanitary standards.
• Manage food costing and minimize wastage.
• Communicate financial targets to the culinary team.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Cost management

Organizational skills

Public relations

Interpersonal 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