Lead Chef & Kitchen Operations Leader

IRFANA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IRFANA PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Head Chef to organize the kitchen and oversee food preparation, ensuring high quality and customer satisfaction. You will be the first in command, creating and inspecting dishes before service and ensuring consistency across all output.

The role requires proven kitchen management, strong leadership, and the ability to train and motivate a team while maintaining safety and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef with leadership in a busy kitchen.
• Strong ability to plan menus and supervise food preparation.
• Excellent communication and staff management skills.
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and kitchen optimization.

Responsibilities

• Control and direct the food preparation process and related activities.
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations.
• Approve and polish dishes before they reach customers.
• Plan equipment and ingredient orders based on shortages.
• Hire, manage and train kitchen staff; oversee subordinates.
• Ensure compliance with nutrition and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Culinary trends

Kitchen software

Health & safety training

Culinary degree

Education

Culinary degree or related certificate

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant management software

POS systems

Job description

IRFANA PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Head Chef to organize the kitchen and oversee food preparation, ensuring high quality and customer satisfaction. You will be the first in command, creating and inspecting dishes before service and ensuring consistency across all output.

The role requires proven kitchen management, strong leadership, and the ability to train and motivate a team while maintaining safety and hygiene standards.