Manager

LAN 111 CATERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local catering company in Singapore is seeking a skilled noodle chef to prepare authentic Lanzhou beef noodles. Responsibilities include cooking, managing ingredient quality, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring food safety. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of relevant experience, skilled in hand-pulled noodles, and knows the traditional elements of Lanzhou cuisine. A culinary certification is advantageous, and basic Chinese communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in preparing authentic Lanzhou beef noodles.
• Familiarity with the traditional 'five elements' of Lanzhou noodles.
• Basic Chinese communication skills required; English proficiency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook authentic Lanzhou beef noodles.
• Maintain consistency and authenticity of the beef broth and spice blends.
• Manage ingredient quality and inventory control.
• Supervise and train kitchen assistants or junior chefs.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met.
• Work with the restaurant manager to improve menu quality.
• Adjust recipes based on customer feedback.

Skills

Hand-pulled noodle techniques

Soup base preparation

Fast-paced kitchen efficiency

Education

Professional culinary certification

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and cook authentic Lanzhou beef noodles, including hand‑pulling noodles, boiling, slicing beef, preparing broth, and assembling dishes.
2. Maintain consistency and authenticity of the beef broth, chili oil, and spice blends.
3. Manage ingredient quality, inventory control, and kitchen efficiency.
4. Supervise and train kitchen assistants or junior chefs.
5. Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards are strictly followed.
6. Work closely with the restaurant manager to improve menu quality and operational efficiency.
7. Adjust recipes and flavors based on customer feedback to maintain a high level of satisfaction.

Job Requirements

Education:

Secondary school or above. Professional culinary certification is an advantage.

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of proven experience in preparing authentic Lanzhou beef noodles. Must be familiar with the traditional “five elements” of Lanzhou noodles — clear soup, tender beef, chewy noodles, red chili oil, and green garnish.

Skills:

Proficient in hand‑pulled noodle techniques. Skilled in soup base preparation and flavor balancing. Capable of working efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen environment.

Language:

Basic Chinese communication required; English proficiency is an advantage.

Personal Qualities:

Strong sense of responsibility and attention to food quality and hygiene. Team player with good communication and service attitude. Willing to learn and adapt to Singapore’s food industry standards.