Senior Chef – Kitchen Operations Lead

About the role

We are seeking a seasoned Chef to lead our island‑wide kitchen operations. You will oversee the back‑of‑house team, ensure food quality, and drive menu innovation while maintaining strict cost and hygiene standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations and supervise cooks and kitchen helpers.
• Arrange shift schedules, provide on‑job training, and enforce discipline and efficiency.
• Develop seasonal dishes, standardise recipes, control portions, and maintain consistent plating.
• Collaborate with front‑of‑house for menu upgrades and promotional activities.
• Purchase and inspect raw materials, manage inventory, and tightly control food costs.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore food hygiene regulations and pass NEA inspections.
• Directly handle core cooking during peak hours and address customer feedback promptly.

Required profile

• Senior‑level experience in kitchen management within the hospitality sector.
• Proven ability to lead and train a diverse kitchen team.
• Strong track record of cost control, waste reduction, and profit optimisation.
• Excellent knowledge of Singapore food safety standards and NEA requirements.

Required skills

• Food hygiene and safety compliance
• Inventory and stock management
• Cost control and budgeting
• Menu development and recipe standardisation