Vietnamese Cuisine Head Chef | Menu Innovation & Quality

MOONLIGHT BISTRO & CAFE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Moonlight Bistro & Cafe Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the entire kitchen team, focusing on an authentic Vietnamese menu and exceptional food quality.

You will recruit, train, and schedule staff, develop seasonal dishes, and ensure standardized recipes, portion control, and plating accuracy. You will oversee daily operations, manage costs and inventory, and uphold strict food safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional kitchen experience.
• 2–3 years in a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or senior kitchen leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Vietnamese cuisine including ingredients and regional specialties.
• Proven ability to lead a multicultural kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the entire kitchen team, including recruitment, training, scheduling and performance management.
• Develop and maintain an authentic Vietnamese menu with consistent high quality.
• Create new dishes and seasonal items while honoring traditional flavors.
• Establish standardized recipes, portions, prep methods and plating specs.
• Ensure dishes meet quality, taste, presentation and portion control standards.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations: prep, service, inventory and closing procedures.
• Monitor food costs, wastage and kitchen expenses to hit budget targets.
• Source fresh ingredients and negotiate supplier pricing where possible.
• Conduct regular stock checks and proper storage/rotation of ingredients.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene and sanitation per local regs.
• Keep kitchen organized, clean, safe and equipped for daily ops.
• Train and mentor chefs and staff in Vietnamese techniques and company standards.
• Coordinate with restaurant manager and front-of-house for smooth service.
• Address customer feedback related to food quality and take corrective action.
• Monitor equipment and arrange maintenance as needed.
• Develop efficient kitchen systems to improve productivity and consistency.
• Maintain quality during busy service periods with strong leadership.

Skills

Vietnamese cuisine

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Food cost control

Staff training

Education

Culinary qualifications preferred

Job description

Moonlight Bistro & Cafe Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the entire kitchen team, focusing on an authentic Vietnamese menu and exceptional food quality.

You will recruit, train, and schedule staff, develop seasonal dishes, and ensure standardized recipes, portion control, and plating accuracy. You will oversee daily operations, manage costs and inventory, and uphold strict food safety and sanitation standards.