Kitchen Lead – Mala Cuisine

A DREAMWORKS COMPANY PTE. LTD.; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Dreamworks Company is seeking a passionate Kitchen Lead for their New York outlet. The role focuses on leading a team, ensuring food quality, and delivering exceptional dining experiences. Join us to lead in a vibrant kitchen environment where excellence and teamwork drive everything we do.

Benefits

2 staff meals per shift

Annual salary review

Clear promotion path

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• 3+ years in commercial kitchens.
• Experience with Mala cuisine is a bonus.
• Calm under pressure and solution-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen crew and monitor food quality.
• Cook Mala dishes and mentor junior cooks.
• Coordinate with service crew for smooth operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem Solving

Job description

Kitchen Lead – Mala

• Lead and support a team kitchen crew members
• Cook Mala dishes that actually make people crave seconds
• Monitor food quality, kitchen hygiene, and service speed
• Coordinate with service crew to ensure smooth, fast-paced operations
• Mentor junior cooks with the same care you once wished for

• 3+ years in commercial kitchens (experience with Mala = big bonus)
• Calm under pressure, clear communicator, team-first mindset
• You’re organized, solution-oriented, and confident leading a team
• Passionate about delivering quality consistently

• Location: In-person at our central outlet (easy MRT access)
• Working Days: Choose your balance – 5, 5.5 or 6-day work week
• Shift: Includes a 90-minute daily break
• Salary: Competitive base + AWS (13th-month) + Performance Bonus
• 2 staff meals per shift, annual salary review, clear promotion path, and ongoing training

EA Personnel R22110043 Tan Eng Kang

EA License 21C0430 A Dreamworks Company Pte Ltd