Head Chef manages and responsible for the Kitchen and Stewarding operations. The Head Chef ensures the food comes out of the kitchen in a timely manner, quality of the food, following all food safety regulations, creating new food entrees, and coordinating the entire kitchen. He/She controls the budget and ensures the quality of the kitchen and stewarding operations. He/She ensures that the problems that arise are rectified in a positive and professional manner. The Head Chef also oversees and supervise all kitchen and stewarding staff.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Kitchen & Stewarding operations

• Lead the development and implementation of operations strategies and plans for the Kitchen and Stewarding department
• Develop and review operating procedures and service standards for Kitchen and Stewarding operations
• Oversee Kitchen and Stewarding operations to ensure adherence to organisational standards and procedures
• Oversee partnerships and quality of outsourced services
• Manage asset and inventory control
• Ensure proper equipment maintenance and operations
• Lead knowledge management to facilitate Kitchen and Stewarding operations

Drive service and operational excellence

• Lead the development and evaluation of service recovery strategies for addressing service gaps
• Lead improvement initiatives and service innovation to enhance service quality and operational efficiency
• Evaluate industry best practices and new technology applications for organisation's adoption
• Ensure the serving of quality and consistent culinary dishes and on schedule
• Develop menu offerings
• Interact with guests to gather feedback on service quality
• Manage quality controls and approve all foods before they leave the kitchen

Budget & Cost Management

• Lead yearly budget forecasting processes for the department
• Manage departmental budgets to ensure proper utilisation and accounting of resources
• Forecast supply needs and estimate costs
• Determine and manage food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
• Manage cost control and stock of food
• Coordinate with procurement department with market list in sourcing of raw food items

Manage Operational Risks

• o Review compliance management on organisational guidelines and legal regulations required for Kitchen and Stewarding operations
• o Develop crisis management, business continuity and recovery plans for the Kitchen and Stewarding department
• o Ensure that the food servicing facility meets all necessary standards and regulations such as sanitary and safety guidelines
• o Ensure all chefs obtained mandatory certification on food hygiene and/or food safety courses

Team & Report Management

• Lead the management of staff performance to achieve department goals
• Mentor, coach and guide the teams
• Oversee the implementation of capability development plans for staff
• Managing and working closely with other chefs at all levels.
• Present Kitchen & Stewarding reports and recommendations for management update and decision-making

Key Requirements

• Diploma in Culinary & Catering Management or equivalent
• Possess Food Hygiene Officer certification
• Minimum 12 years of relevant working experience with 8 years of management experience
• Passion for food and hands-on experiences
• Able to work independently, under pressure and deliver quality work
• Able to work on weekends and/or public holidays

Key Competencies

• Proficiency in Local, Western Cuisine, Banquet cooking
• Knowledge of the food industry and trends
• Budgeting skills to cost management
• Able to create new menu items
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong communications and written skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Team player qualities
• Attention to details

SALARY:

From SGD4200.00 Starting Salary + Sales Incentive

SCOPE:

Experienced with leadership qualities

Fine culinary skills in western & local dishes (Non-Halal)

Passion in creating special dishes & developing menu

Be independent & responsible

Plan & lead daily kitchen operations

Manage costs, food purchases & inventory

Ensure consistencies in all food servings

Ensure kitchen cleanliness, safety & compliance to food hygiene

Team player that can readily work with the whole team

REQUIREMENTS:

NO academic certification required, we only seek true talent & positive attitude

Possess food hygiene and safety certification

Immediate start work preferred

Applicants please contact Ms. Rosalind @ 9090 4144 or email to [email protected]

Chefs instruct and oversee a kitchen staff in food preparation and production for restaurant. They might determine a restaurant's menu, adjust item pricing, develop new recipes, purchase culinary supplies, cook, and/or manage the restaurant.

Chief Chefs and other workers involved in food handling must observe safety and sanitation procedures. They also might help reinforce government laws regarding health codes. Chefs implement guidelines in keeping utensils, food equipment, storage chambers, and cooking areas clean. They also check the freshness and quality of ingredients to prevent contamination and food-related illness.

Chefs might talk with customers to gauge their level of satisfaction and evaluate the quality of service that the establishment provides. They might deal directly with businesses or individual clients who want to organize catering and banquet activities for corporate events, birthday parties, weddings, or other celebrations. Additionally, Chefs coordinate with the kitchen staff to create new dishes. They also might train kitchen personnel in cooking techniques, food garnishing, and presentation.

Work conditions for Chief Chefs include potential dangers, such as hot ovens and stovetop pans, slippery floors, and sharp knives. Chief Chefs might work long hours, including weekends and evenings, because of morning food deliveries and the planning and preparation of meals during the day.

Indian Tandoori / Indian Chef:

A tandoori Chief Chef / Indian Chief Chef, individuals must learn to cook using a tandoor, a brick or clay oven commonly used in Indian-style cooking. The tandoor, which is heated by charcoal or gas, may have rounded sides and stand as high as five feet. Traditional tandoors usually are placed outside because of the heat and smoke; however, some modern tandoors have ventilation systems that allow them to be used indoors.

A tandoor Chef cooks by quickly searing and sealing the outside of food items such as fish, meat, and bread. Traditionally, food items are dyed orange and marinated in dry spices or a sauce. Tandoori Chief Chefs must take special care in ensuring that food is cooked evenly since the temperature in the tandoor can vary from bottom to top. Tandoori-cooked food not immediately consumed is usually kept under a heat lamp or refrigerated for later use.

Indian Cuisine Chef is required to know well about South Indian cuisines including different type of Curries, Biriyani to cook fantastic meals with your talent always.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

· Preparation, cooking and presenting dishes within your specialty

· Assist with stock ordering and monitoring procedures

· Maintain high standards of food hygiene and health & safety at all times

· Participate fully in all meetings, training, and forums, Take responsibility for your own personal development

· Demonstrate excellent food preparation practices, portion control and end to end food production

· Supporting the Head Chief Chef to deliver on all company measures & targets

· Follow all company operational kitchen process and procedures, achieving all required standards

· Take responsibility for delivering the highest measures of food production and presentation to customers including manning the live cooking stations if required

· Monitor food consumption to ensure 100% customer satisfaction and minimum waste

· Support the Head Chief Chef in the introduction of new seasonal dishes

· Cascade your knowledge and expert cooking to all kitchen staff

· Suggested innovation and commercially viable ideas to improve food quality

· Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins

· Perform any reasonable duties as required from time to time to contribute to the achievement of business aims and objectives

Key Behaviours:

· Expertise in Tandoori, Curry and Biriyani cooking

· Thrives under pressure in a high-volume food environment

· Possess/develop a food & customer focused approach to work

· High standard of personal hygiene, Detailed and precise working

· High level of enthusiasm and drive to achieve high standards

· Hard working, flexible and prepared for change

· Ambitious and driven by over exceeding customer expectations

· Open for continual development, Excellent interpersonal skills

. Prepare sweets like, Jaleibi, Gulab Jamun, Rabdi, Gujrati sweets, Gajar Ka halwa, Kaju Katli

Relevant Experience:

· Experience in a similar style of cooking

· Excellent knowledge of relevant food and health & safety regulations

• Demi chef oversees line or station cooks within a production area -- such as the wok, grade-manger or pastry section.
• A demi chef relays orders to his station cooks and ensures that each menu item his station is responsible for is prepared on time.
• Oversees all preparation, cooking and presentation for plates.
• Required to assist with cooking, preparation and plating when station chefs are absent.
• Demi chef also ensures that all health and food safety standards are practiced and helps troubleshoot any kitchen issues that may arise.
• Demi chef is responsible for one or more stations, such as the grade manger, fryer, wok, noodles and pastry.
• Demi chef is responsible for most food preparation and cooking, and many are responsible for cleaning the kitchen at the end of night as well.
• Follows good preservation standards for the proper handling of all food products at the right temperature.
• Ensure effective communication between staff by maintaining a secure and friendly working environment.
• Personally responsible for hygiene, safety and correct use of equipment and utensils.
• Ability to produce own work in accordance with a deadline.
• Checks periodically expiry dates and proper storage of food items in the section.
• Daily feedback collection and reporting of issues as they arise.
• Carry out any other duties as required by management.

Qualifications:

• Higher Certificate in Culinary skills
• 2-5 years experience in the kitchen
• Good knowledge of ingredients and cooking methods
• Good knowledge of food handling, preparation and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of food hugiene regulations and company quality standards
• Acute taste for food
• Passion to cook
• Able to work in a fast pace and under pressure
• positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Able to work in a team

Main Responsibilities

· To assist Sous Chef/Executive Chef in ensuring smooth and efficient operations of the Kitchen.

· Prepare and execute orders according to standard recipes

· Ensure adequate mise en place at all times

· Ensure consistency of quality of food.

· Ensure food orders execute are in an efficient and timely manner

· Ensure all team members observe and practice relevant health, safety and hygiene standards

· Maintain a positive and close relationship with the team.

Job Requirements:

· Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure

· Minimum 3 years’ experience in culinary field preferably in Hotel Industry or at least 1 year in a similar capacity.

· Excellent use of various cooking methods,

· Good interpersonal skills

· Perform rotating shifts required.

**We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates would be notified. **