Lead Brunch Kitchen & Service Expediter

PLAIN VANILLA BAKERY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

PLAIN VANILLA BAKERY in Singapore is seeking a Kitchen Lead to direct hot and cold station operations, ensure consistency in dishes, and maintain high standards of presentation and food safety. You will set daily prep plans, manage a small kitchen team, collaborate with FOH to ensure smooth service, mentor junior staff, and oversee opening/closing procedures and reports.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years in brunch/café/kitchen leadership, WSQ Food Hygiene, and a proactive hospitality mindset to

Qualifications

• 3-5 years professional kitchen experience in all-day brunch, café, or bistro concepts.
• Experience leading a small kitchen team or shift.
• Experience with hot and cold stations.
• Culinary skills and knowledge in inventory management, cost control, HACCP.
• Strong BOH-FOH communication.
• Highly organized, punctual, and calm under pressure.
• Able to mentor junior team members.
• Problem solver with real-time decision making.
• Hospitality mindset and guest interaction.
• Diploma or certificate advantageous.
• WSQ Food Hygiene Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead hot station production and ensure consistency in all cooked dishes.
• Set daily prep plans and allocate mise en place tasks.
• Monitor plating quality, portion control, and visual presentation.
• Perform the role of Kitchen Expediter during service, ensuring every dish leaving the kitchen meets the Company's standards for quality, presentation, accuracy, portion control and food safety
• Communicate and collaborate with the Front-of-House (FOH) team to coordinate service flow, resolve operational issues and ensure a seamless guest experience
• Interact professionally and courteously with guests where required, including responding to menu-related enquiries and supporting the delivery of exceptional hospitality
• Lead staff meal planning and preparation
• Conduct opening and closing procedures, including hygiene and temperature checks
• Maintain kitchen equipment, cleanliness, and food safety standards
• Prepare and submit daily kitchen reports (e.g., prep sheet usage, waste, stock alerts)
• Submit weekly kitchen performance reports to the Head Chef (e.g., highlights, issues, equipment status, prep forecasting)
• Train and coach the Cook to step up during leave or peak hours
• Escalate any equipment, staffing, or inventory issues to Head Chef
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Kitchen management

Inventory management

Cost control

HACCP

Sanitation

Mentoring / training

Decision making under pressure

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Certificate in Commercial Cooking or Kitchen Management

Tools

WSQ Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

PLAIN VANILLA BAKERY in Singapore is seeking a Kitchen Lead to direct hot and cold station operations, ensure consistency in dishes, and maintain high standards of presentation and food safety. You will set daily prep plans, manage a small kitchen team, collaborate with FOH to ensure smooth service, mentor junior staff, and oversee opening/closing procedures and reports.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years in brunch/café/kitchen leadership, WSQ Food Hygiene, and a proactive hospitality mindset to