Senior Western Cuisine Chef — Night Prep & Kitchen Lead

CLAYPOT CURRY FISHHEAD PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

CLAYPOT CURRY FISHHEAD PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced chef to lead Western cuisine operations in our kitchen. You will manage ingredients, portions, and the assembly process while ensuring quality and guest satisfaction.

The role requires at least 5 years of Western cuisine experience, strong hygiene habits, and willingness to work long hours with standby for night shifts. You will oversee multiple outlets and coordinate with front-of-house teams to maintain service standards.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in western cuisine.
• Good experience in western cuisine kitchen operation.
• Knowledge of good hygiene practices.
• Willing to work long hours and OT when required.
• Understand western spices well.

Responsibilities

• Procurement, selection, inspection and preparation of ingredients.
• Cut various meats and vegetables as per established specification.
• Track inventory stock in kitchen and conduct daily order.
• Cleans food preparation areas as determined by law and company policy.
• Prepares food to the specifications of the client.
• Prepares food before the arrival of guests.
• Makes adjustments to food items to accommodate guests with allergies or specific diet concerns.
• Manage other employees in kitchen.
• Acts as liaison to front-of-house employees to ensure proper food service temperature.
• Seasons food according to recipes or company needs.
• Orders ingredients and spices as needed.
• Operates various kitchen appliances such as a blender, oven, grill.
• Portions, arranges, and garnishes food based on client preference.
• Direct and lead the food assemble process.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure consistency in standards of food preparation, food presentation, cleanliness and sanitation of restaurant and kitchen equipment.

Skills

Western cuisine

Kitchen operation

Hygiene practices

Allergen/diet awareness

Tools

Blender

Oven

Grill

Job description

CLAYPOT CURRY FISHHEAD PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced chef to lead Western cuisine operations in our kitchen. You will manage ingredients, portions, and the assembly process while ensuring quality and guest satisfaction.

The role requires at least 5 years of Western cuisine experience, strong hygiene habits, and willingness to work long hours with standby for night shifts. You will oversee multiple outlets and coordinate with front-of-house teams to maintain service standards.