Senior Kitchen Manger (Western Cuisine)

TOTAL MANPOWER PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage sector is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in Western restaurant management, possess strong planning abilities, and be flexible to lead a dynamic workforce. Responsibilities include staff training, inventory ordering, cost control, and ensuring high-quality service standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Western Restaurant/Retail.
• Strong planning and people management skills.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced F&B environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen day-to-day operations, including planning food preparation.
• Train and coach staff, handle issues, and evaluate team performance.
• Control food and labor costs effectively.

Skills

Communication

Planning

People Management

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Multi-tasking

Education

Certificate in Food & Beverage Service

Job description

Responsibilities:

• managing of the kitchen day to day operations, including planning and directing western food preparation

• Ordering food ingredients from suppliers

• Planning of weekly schedule

• Training and coaching of staff, handling of staff issues and assisting in evaluating staff

• Prepare maintenance report, food loss report

• Recruitment of part time candidates

• Giving suggestions and feedback to Store Manager

• Assist in investigation in event of customers’ complaints

• Streamline processes and ensure smooth operations

• Leading the store’s daily meeting

• Cost control (food cost / labour cost)

• Ad hoc duties assigned by superior

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Western Restaurant / Retail or equivalent

• At least a Certificate in Food & Beverage service

• Great communication skills Strong planning and people management skill to lead a dynamic service team

• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Flexibility is a must so is the ability to multi-task, work under pressure and with short deadlines

• Able to work in fast-paced F&B environment

• Able to commit shift work, weekends and public holidays