Lead Chef de Cuisine: Culinary Excellence & Safety

OXLEY GEM PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Novotel Singapore on Stevens and Mercure Singapore on Stevens are seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to support hotel dining operations. You will ensure food quality, safety compliance, and efficient preparation while supervising staff and managing resources to deliver excellent guest dining experiences.

The role focuses on enforcing standards, coordinating mise en place, controlling costs, and maintaining hygiene in a busy, diverse hotel kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Enforce hotel and departmental rules and regulations consistently to maintain operational standards
• Delegate tasks fairly and appropriately to kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations
• Maintain personal grooming and hygiene to uphold professional kitchen standards
• Assist in directing kitchen operations to produce high-quality food that meets guest expectations
• Communicate and ensure staff awareness of safety policies to maintain a safe work environment
• Verify correct preparation and readiness of all mise en-place items before service
• Prepare food orders efficiently according to established standards and recipes
• Monitor portion control to maintain consistency and reduce waste
• Inspect buffet items regularly to ensure food quality and correct display presentation
• Taste food items before buffet service to confirm flavor accuracy
• Station at buffet counters during service periods as needed to oversee quality and replenishment
• Ensure cooking processes and sauce preparations follow standard procedures
• Receive and inspect meat and seafood deliveries for quantity and quality compliance
• Test cooked food to verify taste and quality before service
• Conduct thorough handover of job-related matters to the next shift for continuity
• Manage overall food cost, kitchen supplies, energy usage, and utensils within the section
• Clean and maintain work areas, cold rooms, and kitchen equipment to meet hygiene standards
• Assist the Executive Chef in ensuring smooth kitchen operations and quality control
• Control food cost and maintain food quality through monitoring and adjustments
• Adhere to safety policies, report accidents immediately, and support all safety programs
• Exercise caution on slippery floors to prevent accidents
• Provide proper safety instructions before staff operate any kitchen equipment
• Plan work schedules and order market supplies to ensure kitchen readiness
• Follow all standard recipes and comply with NEA food hygiene standards during food preparation.

Job description

Novotel Singapore on Stevens and Mercure Singapore on Stevens are seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to support hotel dining operations. You will ensure food quality, safety compliance, and efficient preparation while supervising staff and managing resources to deliver excellent guest dining experiences.

The role focuses on enforcing standards, coordinating mise en place, controlling costs, and maintaining hygiene in a busy, diverse hotel kitchen environment.