Senior Sous Chef — Kitchen Leader & Menu Innovator

tajimaya yakiniku pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tajimaya Yakiniku Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a skilled Chef to oversee the entire kitchen operation, guiding training and staff development to ensure consistent high-quality performance. The role emphasizes strict adherence to sanitation, quality, and cost controls while maintaining exceptional food presentation.

The candidate will assist in menu planning, recipe development, and daily operations to ensure a smooth, efficient restaurant service and alignment with club standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum basic food hygiene certificate (WDA) required.
• Food hygiene audit certificate (WDA) preferred.
• 5 years of related experience in kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the entire kitchen operation and ensure smooth day-to-day running.
• Prepare hot and cold dishes and execute requests per specifications.
• Assist in planning and development of menus and recipes.
• Supervise, train, and develop staff to ensure consistent performance.
• Ensure quality control and presentation of all food items.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of all food items per standards and sanitation rules.
• Assist in operations to ensure restaurant flows smoothly.
• Maintain planned food cost and control waste.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Menu development

Quality control

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (WDA)

Food Hygiene Audit Certificate (WDA) – preferably

Job description

Tajimaya Yakiniku Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks a skilled Chef to oversee the entire kitchen operation, guiding training and staff development to ensure consistent high-quality performance. The role emphasizes strict adherence to sanitation, quality, and cost controls while maintaining exceptional food presentation.

The candidate will assist in menu planning, recipe development, and daily operations to ensure a smooth, efficient restaurant service and alignment with club standards.