Kitchen Operations Lead | Cost & Quality

Tyson Jay Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Jay Management Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Kitchen Leader to oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure top service during peak periods.

The role requires hands-on leadership across a Western cuisine-focused, high-volume kitchen, with a focus on staff development, cost control, quality assurance and inventory management. You will coordinate with restaurant management to optimize service execution and kitchen performance.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in kitchen leadership roles (Kitchen Manager/Head Chef/Senior Sous Chef).
• Strong hands-on experience in Western cuisine and high-volume restaurant operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure readiness for each service period.
• Maintain consistent standards for food quality, presentation, hygiene and kitchen organisation.
• Supervise, coach and develop chefs and other kitchen team members.
• Plan manpower deployment and assign responsibilities across the kitchen.
• Monitor food costs, stock levels, ordering, wastage and inventory control.
• Manage food par levels, market lists and quality checks for incoming ingredients.
• Support menu planning, recipe development, food costing and pricing discussions.
• Collaborate with restaurant management to improve service execution and kitchen performance.

Job description

Tyson Jay Management Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Kitchen Leader to oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure top service during peak periods.

The role requires hands-on leadership across a Western cuisine-focused, high-volume kitchen, with a focus on staff development, cost control, quality assurance and inventory management. You will coordinate with restaurant management to optimize service execution and kitchen performance.