Chef (pre-opening private restaurant)

Roles & Responsibilities

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate and hands-on Chef to oversee and actively participate the culinary operations of our independent restaurant with a seating capacity of 40 guests. The candidate will combine strong leadership skills with deep knowledge of local and Asian cuisines, ensuring exceptional dining experiences while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Operations & Cooking

• Lead and supervise all kitchen activities while actively cooking and preparing dishes.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and timely delivery of meals during service.
• Oversee food presentation and plating to maintain high standards.

Inventory & Procurement

• Manage food inventory, monitor stock levels, and handle purchasing to optimize costs and minimize waste.
• Build relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Team Leadership

• Develop and manage back-of-house staff rosters.
• Train, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff to achieve operational excellence.

Compliance & Hygiene

• Ensure strict adherence to Singapore Food Agency (SFA) hygiene and safety guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant kitchen environment.

Culinary Expertise

• Design and innovate menus featuring local, and Asian cuisines.
• Incorporate creativity to accommodate special customer requests and dietary needs.

Professionalism & Customer Focus

• Uphold a professional image when interacting with associates and customers.
• Deliver exceptional customer satisfaction through culinary creativity and service excellence
  
  Requirements
• Minimum 4 years as a Chef in supervisory level
• Relevant culinary qualifications or certifications are an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of local and Asian cuisines.
• Excellent communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and handle pre-opening challenges.
• Ability to manage inventory, purchasing, and cost control effectively.
• Knowledge of hygiene and food safety regulations and compliance standards.
• Creative mindset with flexibility to meet customer requests.
• Professional demeanor and commitment to high service standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the culinary direction of an independent restaurant.
• Supportive team environment with room for creativity and innovation

Tell employers what skills you have

Leadership
Food Safety
Cooking
Inventory
Purchasing
Compliance
Time Management
Customer Satisfaction
Cost Control
Food Service