Kitchen Operations Lead & Menu Innovator

Alshifa; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alshifa in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Kitchen Lead to oversee daily kitchen operations, manage staff, and ensure top-quality food, presentation, and hygiene. You will update menus with seasonal ingredients, control costs, and maintain safety standards to deliver consistent customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Culinary degree with strong organizational skills and the ability to train and mentor cooks, coordinate tasks, and drive efficient kitchen workflows during peak service times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary or related field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Advanced knowledge of professional food principles and practices.
• Prepare high-quality dishes on time to meet customer satisfaction and operational standards.
• Update menus based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure efficient workflow.
• Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff.
• Coordinate and assign tasks to cooks to streamline kitchen workflow and improve service efficiency.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene.
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed.
• Control food costs and minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with management on menu development and special events.
• Communicate clearly and coordinate tasks with team members to enhance kitchen workflow and efficiency.
• Manage menu planning, food quality, food safety compliance, cost control, and overall kitchen operations to ensure smooth service and consistent customer satisfaction.
• Address customer feedback and resolve any kitchen-related issues.
• Implement and enforce kitchen policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure efficient workflow.
• Coordinate tasks to streamline kitchen workflow and improve service.
• Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff to maintain high standards.
• Collaborate with management on menu development and events.
• Maintain food quality, safety, hygiene, and cost control throughout service.
• Address customer feedback and resolve kitchen-related issues.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu planning

Food quality

Cost control

Hygiene compliance

Inventory management

Staff training

Health & safety regulations

Communication

Customer feedback handling

Operational efficiency

Policy enforcement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary or related field

Job description

Alshifa in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Kitchen Lead to oversee daily kitchen operations, manage staff, and ensure top-quality food, presentation, and hygiene. You will update menus with seasonal ingredients, control costs, and maintain safety standards to deliver consistent customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Culinary degree with strong organizational skills and the ability to train and mentor cooks, coordinate tasks, and drive efficient kitchen workflows during peak service times.