Kitchen Manager: Lead High-Volume, Quality & Team

BAO FAST FOODS SG PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bao Fast Foods SG PTE. LTD. is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead all back-of-house operations across stations, ensure timely production, and uphold recipe specs and quality.

You will manage inventory, cost control, and safety compliance, coach a diverse kitchen team, and maintain high standards under busy periods. Shifts include weekends and holidays. WSQ Food Safety Level 1 is preferred; experience in QSR/fast-casual is valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a kitchen role with 1–2 years in a supervisory/lead position.
• Solid grasp of kitchen operations, food cost, and inventory management.
• Able to lead a team and stay organized under high-volume pressure.
• Valid WSQ Food Safety Certificate and ability to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Run daily BOH operations across all stations, keeping speed and accuracy high during peak periods.
• Own mise en place and prep schedules; ensure line is service-ready and coordinates with FOH.
• Uphold recipe specs, portioning, and presentation across shifts and outlets.
• Run quality checks, support menu development, and trials for new items.
• Ensure compliance with SFA regulations and outlet's food safety practices.
• Roster and supervise kitchen staff; train, coach, and develop the team.
• Manage stock levels, ordering, receiving, and supplier coordination to avoid shortages and wastage.
• Control food cost against target; monitor yields and perform regular stock-takes.
• Keep kitchen equipment maintained and ensure cleanliness and orderliness.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen operations

Food cost management

Inventory management

Staff training

Quality control

Work under pressure

Education

WSQ Food Safety Level 1

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

Bao Fast Foods SG PTE. LTD. is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead all back-of-house operations across stations, ensure timely production, and uphold recipe specs and quality.

You will manage inventory, cost control, and safety compliance, coach a diverse kitchen team, and maintain high standards under busy periods. Shifts include weekends and holidays. WSQ Food Safety Level 1 is preferred; experience in QSR/fast-casual is valued.