Master Chef

RE&S Enterprises Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

RE&S Enterprises Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to oversee the Japanese cuisine preparation and delivery, ensuring quality and consistency with the concept offering.

You will train and develop kitchen staff, optimize station workflows, and manage food safety, SOP compliance, and inventory planning to maximize kitchen efficiency and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead stations to deliver orders in accordance to defined cooking processes, recipe, and health & safety standards.
• Conduct final check on finished products to ensure food quality and presentation meet menu specifications.
• Oversee kitchen inventory levels and quality by placing orders for all food and kitchen supplies based on projected store demand.
• Take corrective actions to resolve unsafe and/or non-compliant conditions and behaviors regarding personal and food safety.
• Train and develop kitchen staff in the preparation of all meals to the highest quality standards while adhering to SOPs and workplace safety practices.

Job description

Position Purpose:

Prepare Authentic Japanese Cuisine

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.

Responsibilities:

Menu Execution and Delivery

Understand food cost models and how these impact profitability of 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

Kitchen Processes and Concept Development

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 and kitchen 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

Quality Assurance & Control

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