Omakase Kitchen Lead | Japanese Cuisine

LAGUNA HOTEL HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Laguna Hotel Holdings Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a skilled Japanese kitchen chef to uphold the highest standards in omakase and kaiseki cuisine.

You will supervise kitchen staff, ensure optimal food quality, portion control, and compliance with HACCP, while supporting menu planning and cost management under the direction of the Executive Chef. Experience in a luxury resort setting is preferred; strong leadership, training abilities, and a proactive approach to reducing waste are highly

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Japanese cuisine and techniques for omakase/kaiseki.
• Strong understanding of sanitation rules and HACCP standards.
• Familiarity with standardized recipes, portion control, and food cost management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and ensure consistently excellent quality and standard of all food items.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, providing guidance, training, and support to maintain performance and discipline.
• Ensure food preparation, cooking, and presentation meet the resort's quality, consistency, and portion standards.
• Monitor the quality of all food prepared in the kitchen under the supervision of the Executive Chef.
• Ensure consistent compliance with kitchen safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards across every kitchen section.
• Supervise daily food preparation, production, and quality control to ensure consistency and adherence to established standards.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and retraining when necessary to address deviations in food quality, presentation, preparation methods, or portion sizes.
• Maintain effective food cost control through proper storage practices, standardized recipes, and established inventory and waste management procedures.
• Monitor and analyze daily production levels and leftover quantities to identify opportunities to minimize food waste.
• Ensure consistent adherence to standardized portion sizes to maintain food quality, consistency, and cost efficiency.
• Provide constructive feedback and recommendations on weekly menu changes to enhance kitchen efficiency, food quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Support the Executive Chef in maintaining smooth kitchen operations and achieving departmental objectives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Chef.

Skills

Japanese cuisine

Omakase / Kaiseki

HACCP & sanitation

Job description

Laguna Hotel Holdings Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a skilled Japanese kitchen chef to uphold the highest standards in omakase and kaiseki cuisine.

You will supervise kitchen staff, ensure optimal food quality, portion control, and compliance with HACCP, while supporting menu planning and cost management under the direction of the Executive Chef. Experience in a luxury resort setting is preferred; strong leadership, training abilities, and a proactive approach to reducing waste are highly