Research & Development Chef (Chinese Cuisine)

Xiang Signature Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Xiang Signature Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a Chinese Cuisine R&D Chef to lead the development of new dishes, menus, and culinary concepts. You will drive menu innovation, craft detailed recipes, and establish standardized recipes for consistent kitchen execution.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant Chinese cuisine experience, strong technique knowledge, and a background in menu or product development. You will work closely with leadership and operations to bring concepts to launch.

Qualifications

• At least 3–5 years of relevant experience as a Chinese cuisine chef.
• Strong understanding of Chinese cuisine cooking techniques and ingredients.
• Experience in menu development, recipe standardization, or culinary product development is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead menu innovation by developing new items, seasonal menus, and signature dishes.
• Create detailed recipes with preparation methods, cooking procedures, portions, and plating standards.
• Develop standardized recipes to ensure consistent execution by the kitchen team.
• Collaborate with executives and operations throughout R&D and launch processes.

Skills

Chinese cuisine techniques

Menu development

Recipe standardization

Culinary product development

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking acreitive and technically strongChinese Cuisine R&D Chef tolead the development of new dishes, menus, and culinary concepts.

Keyresponsibilities

1.Menu innovation

• Develop new menu items,seasonal menus, promotional dishes, and signature dishes.
• Identify opportunities to makethe menu more distinctive, contemporary, and commercially attractive.
• Balance authenticity,creativity, customer appeal, operational practicality, and food cost.
• Research current Chineseculinary trends and identify ideas that can be adapted to the restaurant.
• Develop dishes that create aclear point of difference from competitors.

2.Recipe Development

• Create detailed recipes,preparation methods, cooking procedures, portion specifications, and platingstandards.
• Develop standardized recipesthat can be reproduced consistently by the kitchen team.
• Conduct yield testing, portiontesting, and food-cost analysis.

3.Team Development

• Develop standardized recipesthat can be reproduced consistently by the kitchen team.
• Conduct yield testing, portiontesting, and food-cost analysis.
• Work closely with the ExecutiveChef, management and operations team throughout the R&D and launch process.

Requirements

• At least3–5 years ofrelevant experience as a Chinese cuisine chef
• Strong understanding of Chinesecuisine cooking techniques and ingredients
• Experience in menu development,recipe standardization, or culinary product development is an advantage.
• Experience in menu development,recipe standardization, or culinary product development is an advantage.