New-Concept Head Chef: Fine-Dining Vision & Culinary Innovation

GTS Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives based on performance

Career growth within group

Support from established hospitality r

Job summary

GTS Consulting is seeking a Head Chef to lead a new premium dining concept in Singapore. You will own culinary direction, guest experience, and financial performance, shaping the restaurant from launch through growth.

You will craft the flagship tasting menu, build strong supplier partnerships, and recruit and develop a high-caliber team. The role emphasizes creativity, leadership, and a distinctive culinary vision, with experience in fine dining and possibly Michelin-starred environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional culinary experience, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role within fine dining.
• Demonstrated success creating and delivering tasting menu or degustation concepts.
• Experience in Michelin-starred establishments or Asia's 50 Best restaurants or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, cost-control, and financial management.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with service professionals.
• Broad culinary expertise across cuisines, techniques, and cooking styles.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for stakeholders, guests and media.
• Food safety certification or willingness to obtain Singapore accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Establish and define the restaurant's culinary direction and signature dining experience.
• Design the launch menu, including a flagship tasting or degustation offering.
• Refresh the menu through seasonal updates and innovative concepts.
• Collaborate with beverage specialists to develop pairing experiences.
• Create and maintain recipes, presentation guidelines, and operating standards.
• Source premium ingredients through strong supplier partnerships.
• Drive culinary innovation while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Build and manage high-performing teams across kitchen and service operations.
• Set hospitality and guest engagement standards and ensure seamless dining experiences.
• Oversee workforce planning, scheduling, briefings, and operational readiness.
• Coach and mentor leaders; conduct performance reviews and development plans.
• Take accountability for restaurant profitability, budgets, and KPIs.
• Monitor stock, procurement, supplier negotiations, and waste reduction.
• Work with marketing and management to drive guest traffic and revenue.
• Direct day-to-day back-of-house and front-of-house operations.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety compliance.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and kitchen/service cleanliness.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Tasting menu design

Michelin-level experience

Financial management

Team leadership

Broad culinary repertoire

Communication & presentation

Food safety certification

Job description

GTS Consulting is seeking a Head Chef to lead a new premium dining concept in Singapore. You will own culinary direction, guest experience, and financial performance, shaping the restaurant from launch through growth.

You will craft the flagship tasting menu, build strong supplier partnerships, and recruit and develop a high-caliber team. The role emphasizes creativity, leadership, and a distinctive culinary vision, with experience in fine dining and possibly Michelin-starred environments.