Senior Head Chef - Central Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Elitez Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elitez Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a senior kitchen leader to oversee daily central kitchen operations, ensure food quality and hygiene, and manage cost targets. The role focuses on large-scale F&B production, menu development, and high-volume service for corporate or catering clients.

You will lead chefs and kitchen staff, develop dining concepts for retail outlets, and forecast purchasing needs while controlling food costs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in large-scale F&B or hospitality operations.
• Strong culinary skills with proven menu development experience.
• Creative approach to food and dining concepts.
• Experience in central kitchen or high-volume food production is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Singapore's foodservice industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily central kitchen operations and food production.
• Ensure food quality, hygiene standards and timely order fulfilment.
• Develop menus for customer enquiries and tender submissions.
• Create dining concepts for retail outlets.
• Support high-profile catering events and services.
• Evaluate raw materials and suppliers.
• Prepare weekly material forecasts for purchasing.
• Establish standard costing and manage food costs within targets.
• Manage labour costs and improve productivity.
• Lead, train and develop chefs, cooks and kitchen assistants.

Skills

Culinary skills

Menu development

F&B operations

High-volume production

Leadership

Job description

Elitez Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a senior kitchen leader to oversee daily central kitchen operations, ensure food quality and hygiene, and manage cost targets. The role focuses on large-scale F&B production, menu development, and high-volume service for corporate or catering clients.

You will lead chefs and kitchen staff, develop dining concepts for retail outlets, and forecast purchasing needs while controlling food costs.