Lead Production Sous Chef: Western & Chinese Cuisine

TVI PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TVI PTE LTD in Singapore seeks a seasoned Kitchen Lead to design menus, manage production teams, and uphold Western and Chinese cuisine standards. You will drive volume production, ensure compliance with FSSC, HACCP, and ISO 22000, and optimize costs across operations.

The role requires strong leadership, menu planning collaboration, and hands-on cooking expertise, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. This is a full-time position in a production kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in the F&B sector, preferably in restaurant kitchens specializing in Western hot meal products.
• Qualified and experienced in ISO 22000 operating procedures, HACCP maintenance, and daily record keeping to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Advanced culinary techniques including dry heat cooking and sous vide methods.
• Demonstrated ability to apply food safety management systems in food service establishments.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan new menus collaboratively with Management and Production teams to meet customer demand and operational goals
• Prepare food and manage kitchen operations in the Production Kitchen, focusing on volume production and shelf life optimization for Western and Chinese cuisine products
• Execute volume production of Western Cuisine/Products and Chinese Cuisine/Products or trending flavors to meet commercial targets
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and implement cost-effective operational schedules to optimize resource use
• Manage kitchen team schedules and leave to ensure adequate staffing and operational continuity
• Ensure kitchen supplies and equipment comply with FSSC standards and remain in good operational condition
• Oversee inventory management by maintaining accurate stock records and applying FIFO principles to ensure product freshness for customers
• Monitor ingredient costs and collaborate with the Commercial team to review updates and optimize budget adherence
• Train and guide new staff in hot site and vegetable processing/packing production to maintain quality and efficiency
• Submit Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) promptly by the next business day following each production cycle
• Ensure strict adherence to food hygiene and FSSC standards throughout kitchen operations
• Lead FSSC documentation preparation and coordinate audits with consultants and management to maintain certification compliance

Skills

F&B management

ISO 22000

HACCP

Sous vide

Food safety audits

Menu design

Team supervision

SOP implementation

Cost control

Vendor coordination

Tools

MS Office

Job description

TVI PTE LTD in Singapore seeks a seasoned Kitchen Lead to design menus, manage production teams, and uphold Western and Chinese cuisine standards. You will drive volume production, ensure compliance with FSSC, HACCP, and ISO 22000, and optimize costs across operations.

The role requires strong leadership, menu planning collaboration, and hands-on cooking expertise, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. This is a full-time position in a production kitchen environment.