Senior Chinese Cuisine Chef & Kitchen Leader

VNFOOD79 DINING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VNFOOD79 DINING PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a seasoned Chinese cuisine chef to lead the kitchen team.

You will cook Sichuan and northern Chinese dishes, including Mala hotpot, and ensure consistency in taste, presentation and quality. The role requires at least 8 years of Chinese cooking experience, a valid SFA Food Handler & Hygiene Certificate, Mandarin fluency, and a willingness to work long hours, weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Expert in Chinese cuisine with ability to cook Sichuan and northern dishes.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant Chinese cooking experience.
• Hold at least a Food Handler & Hygiene Certificate from SFA.
• Passionate about cooking with a positive attitude.
• Comply with F&B safety & hygiene and workplace safety policies and procedures according to SFA Regulations.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen area.
• Able to source all necessary ingredients for all Chinese recipes.
• Prepare & cook to ensure consistency in quality and presentation.
• Plan special menus for daily promotions and events; create preparation lists for kitchen staff.
• Manage food costing and inventory.
• Maintain standards for food storage & quality.
• Schedule maintenance and cleaning for equipment, storage and work areas.
• Must be able to speak, read and write Mandarin.
• Must be able to work long hours and weekends & public holidays.
• Recruit, manage & supervise all kitchen staff.
• Lead, train, guide and manage the culinary team.
• Able to accept & rectify feedback, problems or complaints.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook Chinese dishes to ensure quality and consistency.
• Plan menus for daily promotions and events; create prep lists for kitchen crew.
• Source ingredients for all Chinese recipes.
• Manage food costing and inventory.
• Maintain storage and quality standards.
• Schedule maintenance and cleaning of equipment and work areas.

Skills

Chinese cuisine

Sichuan cuisine

Mala hotpot

Food safety

Inventory management

Education

SFA Food Handler Certificate

Job description

VNFOOD79 DINING PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a seasoned Chinese cuisine chef to lead the kitchen team.

You will cook Sichuan and northern Chinese dishes, including Mala hotpot, and ensure consistency in taste, presentation and quality. The role requires at least 8 years of Chinese cooking experience, a valid SFA Food Handler & Hygiene Certificate, Mandarin fluency, and a willingness to work long hours, weekends and public holidays.