MANAGEMENT TRAINEE KITCHEN

Kabe No Ana; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Kabe No Ana in Singapore is seeking an experienced Kitchen Operations Leader to supervise the kitchen team and ensure consistent quality across all menu items.

You will implement processes, train staff, manage inventory, monitor food costs, and uphold health and safety standards in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to SOPs, and continuous improvement to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operation team to prepare and deliver quality menu in accordance to concept offering
• Oversee the implementation of processes and guidelines in Kitchen Operations
• Train & develop kitchen staff in the preparation of all meals to the highest quality standards
• Position kitchen staff according to operation needs to maximize kitchen efficiencies
• Manage quality and level of kitchen inventory as well as products delivered from suppliers
• Understand food cost models and how these impact the profitability of the restaurants
• Supervise stations to deliver orders in accordance to defined cooking processes, recipe and health & safety standard
• Conduct final check on finished product to ensure that food quality and presentation are in accordance to specifications of the menu
• Manage kitchen inventory levels and quality by placing orders for all food and kitchen supplies based on projected store demand endorsed by chef; and upon delivery, check to ensure quality of delivered supplies
• To support the projection and ordering of food and kitchen supplies by providing inventory report detailing usage & stock level, wastage and product shelf life while considering sales pattern andkitchen storage capacity
• Oversee the setting up and cleaning of stations by staff
• Oversee workflow for stations to ensure that processes adhered to specifications and guide line and to provide recommendations to improve efficiency
• Investigate causes and reasons for customer complaints pertaining to food quality
• Oversee operations to ensure compliance with all safety procedures and guidelines
• Oversee preparation of all food in accordance to SOPs to ensure and maintain consistent food quality
• Oversee overall kitchen cleanliness and sanitary conditions and to ensure all kitchen equipment are in good working condition
• Take corrective actions to resolve unsafe and/or non-compliant conditions and behaviors regarding personal and food safety
• Lead team by providing guidance, support and motivation
• Conduct induction for new hires to provide them with the necessary skills and information to carry out roles and functions
• Train and develop kitchen and kaiten staffs in the preparation of all meals to the highest quality standards while adhering to SOPs and workplace safety practices
• Carry out team management activities, including and not limited to appraisals, handling disciplinary issues and holding communication sessions in conjunction with immediate supervisor
• Carry out team management conversation with team members, including and not limited to doing appraisals and personal improvement plans in conjunction with immediate supervisor

Job description

Responsibilities Menu Execution and Delivery

• Lead the kitchen operation team to prepare and deliver quality menu in accordance to concept offering
• Oversee the implementation of processes and guidelines in Kitchen Operations
• Train & develop kitchen staff in the preparation of all meals to the highest quality standards
• Position kitchen staff according to operation needs to maximize kitchen efficiencies
• Manage quality and level of kitchen inventory as well as products delivered from suppliers
• Understand food cost models and how these impact the profitability of the restaurants

Kitchen Processes and Concept Development

• Supervise stations to deliver orders in accordance to defined cooking processes, recipe and health & safety standard
• Conduct final check on finished product to ensure that food quality and presentation are in accordance to specifications of the menu
• Manage kitchen inventory levels and quality by placing orders for all food and kitchen supplies based on projected store demand endorsed by chef; and upon delivery, check to ensure quality of delivered supplies
• To support the projection and ordering of food and kitchen supplies by providing inventory report detailing usage & stock level, wastage and product shelf life while considering sales pattern andkitchen storage capacity
• Oversee the setting up and cleaning of stations by staff

Quality Assurance & Control

• Oversee workflow for stations to ensure that processes adhered to specifications and guide line and to provide recommendations to improve efficiency
• Investigate causes and reasons for customer complaints pertaining to food quality
• Oversee operations to ensure compliance with all safety procedures and guidelines
• Oversee preparation of all food in accordance to SOPs to ensure and maintain consistent food quality
• Oversee overall kitchen cleanliness and sanitary conditions and to ensure all kitchen equipment are in good working condition
• Take corrective actions to resolve unsafe and/or non-compliant conditions and behaviors regarding personal and food safety

People Management

• Lead team by providing guidance, support and motivation
• Conduct induction for new hires to provide them with the necessary skills and information to carry out roles and functions
• Train and develop kitchen and kaiten staffs in the preparation of all meals to the highest quality standards while adhering to SOPs and workplace safety practices
• Carry out team management activities, including and not limited to appraisals, handling disciplinary issues and holding communication sessions in conjunction with immediate supervisor
• Carry out team management conversation with team members, including and not limited to doing appraisals and personal improvement plans in conjunction with immediate supervisor