Head Chef

About the role

The Head Chef supports the Director of Culinary in keeping the kitchen running smoothly and efficiently. The role oversees the culinary team so that every dish is prepared to standard recipes and meets quality standards that give guests an outstanding experience. The job is advertised through Talent Link by e2i, which matches candidates to opportunities offered by e2i's industry partners; it applies to Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents only.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Director of Culinary in managing kitchen costs to meet budget targets and improve profitability, and control kitchen maintenance, repair and other related expenses.
• Monitor ordering and receiving of food products and supplies to meet daily operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and applicable government laws and regulations.
• Supervise and take part in preparing and producing all food products, checking quality during and after preparation and adjusting as needed.
• Make sure food is prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards, and keep equipment clean and in good working order through personal inspection and the preventive maintenance programme.
• Plan and develop menus in coordination with management, accommodate guests' special requests and dietary requirements, and keep job knowledge up to date with fresh, trend-setting ideas.
• Work with the HR Department on high-quality kitchen hires, and liaise with Operations and HR on kitchen developments and requirements.
• Manage the kitchen team through coaching and training, motivate staff and support their professional development.
• Evaluate employee performance, submit reviews on time, recommend salary reviews, promotions and other personnel actions, and administer corrective action where necessary.
• Perform other duties relevant to the role as assigned.