Pre-Opening Culinary Director - Innovation & F&B

Minor Hotels; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Avani Singapore is opening a leadership role for Director of Culinary to shape the culinary identity from day one. You will lead kitchen operations, concept development, and innovative dining experiences across the hotel’s restaurants, bars, in-room dining, and events.

The role requires extensive international hotel culinary leadership, a strong commercial mindset, and a passion for exceptional guest experiences. Pre-opening expertise is highly valued as the brand debuts in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading multiple kitchen operations and culinary teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with food cost management.
• Experience in pre-opening hotel or F&B concepts preferred.
• Fluent in English and able to lead diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary pre-opening workstream: kitchen setup, concept development, menu creation, supplier sourcing, team mobilization, and opening readiness.
• Develop and execute the hotel’s culinary strategy aligned with Avani brand and commercial goals.
• Drive culinary innovation across outlets, dining experiences, and guest interactions.
• Collaborate with F&B, Marketing, Revenue, and Operations to support commercial targets and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain top-tier food quality, hygiene, and consistency across all outlets.
• Recruit, develop and inspire a high-performing culinary team and culture of excellence.
• Manage food costs, inventory, and kitchen performance to meet financial targets.
• Build strong supplier relationships to ensure quality and innovation.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Pre-opening experience

Budgeting & cost control

Team development

English fluency

Job description

Avani Singapore is opening a leadership role for Director of Culinary to shape the culinary identity from day one. You will lead kitchen operations, concept development, and innovative dining experiences across the hotel’s restaurants, bars, in-room dining, and events.

The role requires extensive international hotel culinary leadership, a strong commercial mindset, and a passion for exceptional guest experiences. Pre-opening expertise is highly valued as the brand debuts in Singapore.