Kitchen Operations Leader: Quality, Cost & Team Growth

TYSON JAY MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.

Singapore

On-site

SGD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Tyson Jay Management Pte Ltd is seeking a Kitchen Manager/Head Chef to lead daily kitchen operations in a high-volume setting in Singapore. You will ensure service readiness, uphold quality, hygiene and kitchen organisation, and collaborate with management to optimise kitchen performance.

The role requires hands-on leadership in Western cuisine, strong cost control, inventory management and staff development.

Qualifications

Relevant experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef or in a comparable kitchen leadership role.
Strong hands-on experience in Western cuisine and high-volume restaurant operations.
Proven ability to lead, organise and develop a kitchen team.
Good understanding of food costing, inventory control, kitchen standards and service operations.

Responsibilities

Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure the team is fully prepared 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 effectively 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.
Work closely with restaurant management to improve service execution and overall kitchen performance.