Senior Brunch Kitchen Lead — Hot & Cold Stations

PLAIN VANILLA BAKERY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

PLAIN VANILLA BAKERY PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced Kitchen Lead to oversee all-day brunch and café concepts, coordinating hot and cold stations at multiple locations across the city.

You will drive daily prep, menu execution, and maintain high standards of quality and presentation. You will mentor junior staff, manage inventory, ensure hygiene, and guarantee dishes leaving the kitchen meet the company’s quality and safety expectations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional kitchen experience in all-day brunch, café, or bistro concepts.
• Proven experience leading a small kitchen team.
• Experience with hot and cold stations.
• Strong leadership and communication with BOH and FOH.
• Diploma in Culinary Arts or Certificate in Commercial Cooking would be advantageous.
• WSQ Food Hygiene Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead hot station production and ensure consistency in all dishes.
• Set daily prep plans and allocate mise en place tasks.
• Monitor plating quality, portions, and visual presentation.
• Perform the role of Kitchen Expediter during service, ensuring every dish leaving the kitchen meets quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate with FOH to ensure seamless service flow and guest experience.
• Interact professionally with guests and support hospitality standards.
• Lead staff meal planning and preparation.
• Conduct opening and closing procedures, including hygiene checks.
• Maintain kitchen equipment, cleanliness, and food safety standards.
• Prepare and submit daily kitchen reports and weekly performance reviews.
• Train and coach the Cook to step up during leave or peak hours.
• Escalate any equipment, staffing, or inventory issues to Head Chef.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

HACCP knowledge

Inventory management

Cost control

Kitchen management

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Certificate in Commercial Cooking

Job description

PLAIN VANILLA BAKERY PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced Kitchen Lead to oversee all-day brunch and café concepts, coordinating hot and cold stations at multiple locations across the city.

You will drive daily prep, menu execution, and maintain high standards of quality and presentation. You will mentor junior staff, manage inventory, ensure hygiene, and guarantee dishes leaving the kitchen meet the company’s quality and safety expectations.