As a Head Chef , you will be responsible for supporting and managing the kitchen team in preparing and cooking a of authentic Chinese dishes. This is a full-time role based in the Telok Blangah Central Region. You will play a crucial part in maintaining the high-quality standards that our customers have come to expect. You will have to present good leadership skills in the kitchen in terms of managing workflow process etc.

What you'll be doing

• Assisting and managing the team and other kitchen staff in the preparation and cooking of Chinese dishes
• Ensuring all kitchen equipment and work areas are clean, organised and well-maintained
• Following strict food safety and hygiene protocols at all times
• Restocking inventory and ingredients as required
• Providing excellent customer service to diners

What we're looking for

• ]Well experienced in the kitchen environment, preferably in a similar fast-paced, high-volume setting
• At least 5-10 years experience
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure
• A passion for food and a willingness to learn new cooking techniques
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
• A strong commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety

What we offer

At Mon Chinese Roti, we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. You'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced chefs, develop your culinary skills, and be part of a close-knit team passionate about serving delicious, authentic Chinese cuisine. We also offer competitive wages, flexible working hours, and opportunities for career advancement.

About us

Mon Chinese Roti Pte Ltd is a well-established and respected Chinese restaurant in Malaysia. We pride ourselves on using only the freshest, high-quality ingredients to create traditional dishes that celebrate the rich culinary heritage of China. Our goal is to provide our customers with an unforgettable dining experience every time they visit.

Job Description & Requirements

1. ABLE TO COOK CHINESE "ZHU CHAO"

2. ABLE TO TRAIN NEW STAFF

3. ABLE TO HAND ON AND CREATE NEW DISHES

4. NEW TO IN CHARGE OF THE DAILY OPERATIONS

5. REPORT TO HEAD CHEF DAILY

6. MINIMUN 5 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE SAME TRADE

7. To oversee the kitchen and design exceptional menus

8. Purchase of kitchen goods, manage daily kitchen operations within budget guidelines and to the highest standard

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance for all aspects of the kitchen’s day-to-day operations that precludes the management of food hygiene and safety, enforcing performance and quality standards, and monitoring to ensure attainment of these goals
• Controls and directs the food preparation process efficiently and professionally
• Creates meals using new or current culinary inventions or as the business prescribes
• Approves and polishes dishes before they are delivered and served to customers
• Produces quality menu that could change seasonally as the business requires
• Manage, train and educate kitchen workers to be par with the highest possible culinary standards
• Manages kitchen stocks and ensures minimal wastage
• Forecasts and assesses personnel requirements ensuring no shortage or excess of kitchen staff while keeping labor costs in control
• Procures, stores, and handles all food products and materials within the agreed-upon budget and maximizes gross profit to include the effective staff management and payroll expenses
• Ensures that base food preparations and mise en place are well organized for service, allowing smooth kitchen operations
• Maintains payroll, punctuality and attendance records
• Follows and strictly implements all food and sanitary rules as well as safety guidelines
• Keeps updated in the latest trends in culinary trends and kitchen processes and technologies
• Ascertains that the personnel follow the regulations on hygiene, stock rotation, dates, storages, refrigerator temperature control, pest control, reporting of malfunctioning equipment, reporting of notifiable illnesses, and reporting of absenteeism, whether due to illness or otherwise
• If and when necessary, keeps recipe files in excellent condition and up-to-date

Qualifications & Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts or Science, Business, or relevant fields
• At least 5 years of experience as a chef
• Completed the WSQ Basic Food Hygiene Course – Food Safety Course Levels 1 and 2
• Proven ability of kitchen management
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Tenacious in picking up concepts and possesses strong logical and analytical problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of computer software such as POS, restaurant management system, and Microsoft Office

An exciting opportunity has arrived at The Garcha Group, Singapore’s luxury boutique hotel group with four hotels in Singapore, all of which are franchised under Marriott International—the world’s largest and most prestigious hotel company.

Marriott Hotels:

· Duxton Reserve Singapore, Autograph Collection

· Maxwell Reserve Singapore, Autograph Collection

· The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

· The Serangoon Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Restaurants & Bars:

· Yellow Pot, Anouska's (Duxton Reserve)

· Shikar, Cultivate Cafe, Isabel Bar, Officers’ Mess Polo Bar (Maxwell Reserve)

· The Whiskey Library & Jazz Club, Sharab aur Kebab (The Vagabond Club)

· GupShup (The Serangoon House)

Garcha Group Benefits:

· As an associate of a Marriott hotel, you, your parents or parents-in-law, children, spouse/domestic partner, and siblings are eligible for discounts on F&B and room rates in 8,700+ hotels worldwide

· As an associate of a Marriott hotel, you have access to the “Global Learning + Development” tool which creates for you personalised learning experiences designed to help you thrive in your Marriott career journey

· Comprehensive health insurance plan

· 2-night yearly staycation including all meals and beverage (incl. alcoholic) in any of the four Garcha Group hotels in Singapore

· 20% off food & beverage at Garcha Group restaurants and bars and all Marriott hotels

Operational Ownership

• Ensure consistency and highest quality in the taste, presentation and appropriate food temperature for food served in all kitchens.
• Ensure the quality and cleanliness of all food displays to the minimum standards of the company.
• Ensure maximum creativity in all food displays.
• Responsible for ensuring smooth and effective communication among the host.
• Ensures that host is fully aware and complies with the resort guidelines set by management.
• Comply with local legislation food service standards and temperatures.
• Work closely with the chief steward in monitoring and ensuring that all cleanings are properly done and according to schedule.
• Conducts regular tour of the front and back of the house to check that all equipment is in working order and standards are adhered to.
• Ensures that all kitchen personnel follow the company’s grooming standards.
• Recipe development for new items on the menu or Seasonal Menu’s.
• Menu development for special occasions and events

Administrative
Conducts Monthly Meetings To Discuss The Following

• Information update on functions
• Maintenance updates
• Highlights achievements, identified problems and challenges
• Cost control updates
• Guest critique feedback
• Hygiene and Sanitation issues
• Discusses profit & loss compared to budget / forecast figures
• Attends F&B Communication / strategy meeting
• Attends Executive Committee meetings forecast figures
• Conducts daily briefing which will include: Important hotel / divisional /section information. Emphasizes current priorities, new problem, services and products Daily guest feedback Coordinates details on upcoming Banquet events and food production
• Prepares CAPEX budget to review new equipment requirements for following year to ensure maximum quality output and productivity

Financial Performance

• Maintains proper and adequate controls over purchase orders and requisitions
• Monitor on monthly food inventory turnover and slow-moving items
• Ensures that purchasing, receiving and all storage are efficiently handled and that the goods purchased conform to the hotel’s specification
• Reviews food cost analysis on a daily basic to maintain in line budget and forecast
• Analyses top 20 highest consumable purchased items on a monthly basis
• Conduct monthly market survey
• To monitor and fully implement the portion control established with the recipe cards and butcher test
• To check stores and refrigerator and be responsible for the proper storing and recycling of leftover. To practice “FIFO” system at all times
• Reviews and analyses monthly profit and loss statement with Financial controller and GM/Hotel Manager/Resident Manager
• Recommends/ institutes measures for control for any deviation of plus or minus 5%

People Management

• Delegate duties and responsibilities to other hosts in the department as appropriate.
• Maintains hosting level at approved manning guide / productivity level giving due consideration to the volume of business and service standards
• Single out potential host for development and prepare succession plan
• Ensures progressive training for on-the-job skills and technical job knowledge
• Ensures compliance with minimum training level as required by policy is met
• Conducts regular weekly training session
• Conducts performance appraisals of essential culinary management host
• Regularly solicits feedback from supervisors on performance of individual host, and/or personal observes host performance
• Conducts yearly appraisals of direct reports
• To provide honest and fair feedback to GM/ Hotel Manager/ Executive Chef /Resident Manager

Sustainability

• Ensure minimum wastage and sustainability practices are followed in the in the workplace.
  Be harmonious and sensitive to the environment and cultural surroundings.

General

• Strive to perform any additional duties and responsibilities given.
• Behave in a professional manner at all times and be an example to all.
• Abide by the company’s principles, core values, best practices, guidelines and objectives.
• Respect other cultures and nationalities to help build and maintain a strong, loyal team.
• Project a proactive and positive approach in all dealings with the team.
• Respond to change in the departmental function as dictated by the industry, company or property.
• Arrive on time in full uniform in accordance with the company grooming guideline.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the services and facilities of the hotel/resort.
• Complete any other duty assigned by management
• Be flexible to be deployed in different business functions in accordance to skills and need of the business
• Able to guide associates and junior staff on technical aspects of the job
• Flexibility to work in any of The Garcha Group hotels as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 5 years’ experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

OR

• Degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; at least 10 years’ experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Head Chef Job Description

As a head chef you will be responsible for everything that goes on in your employer’s kitchen. Not only will you be required to oversee all dishes from start to finish, you are also tasked with hiring and firing employees, meeting health and safety standards and dreaming up new recipes for the restaurant you work in.

If you love to cook, enjoy being creative and relish the challenges that come with responsibility, read on to learn more about becoming a head chef.

Requirements

A candidate who wants to become a head chef must acquire on the job training which is most important for career progress and advancement in the path of becoming a head chef.

A head chef must possess a lot of stamina and will power to be able to stand for long hours and work for extended hours too in order to experiment in creating new dishes.

The candidate should also possess good knowledge of food products and their availability in order to plan cuisine accordingly.

A head chef should have good organizing, supervising and time management skills to be able to oversee all the activities that take place in the kitchen in a proper manner.

Head Chef Job Description

As a head chef you will be responsible for everything that goes on in your employer’s kitchen. Not only will you be required to oversee all dishes from start to finish, you are also tasked with hiring and firing employees, meeting health and safety standards and dreaming up new recipes for the restaurant you work in.

If you love to cook, enjoy being creative and relish the challenges that come with responsibility, read on to learn more about becoming a head chef.

Requirements

A candidate who wants to become a head chef must acquire on the job training which is most important for career progress and advancement in the path of becoming a head chef.

A head chef must possess a lot of stamina and will power to be able to stand for long hours and work for extended hours too in order to experiment in creating new dishes.

The candidate should also possess good knowledge of food products and their availability in order to plan cuisine accordingly.

A head chef should have good organizing, supervising and time management skills to be able to oversee all the activities that take place in the kitchen in a proper manner.

Job Description & Requirements

• Follow orders and advice instructed by Chef de Partie and Sous Chefs to perform job task following directions.
• Remain focus and complete one task before switching to the next one.
• Follow work list assigned by Chef de Partie, completed within acceptable time frame.
• Monitor the production of food items to ensure they are in compliance with the prescribed recipes and specifications. Adhere to all the standards of food presentation, production, and portioning controls.
• Ensure all food products are stored properly in their appropriate fridges and storage containers throughout a shift.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in and around all culinary work areas and ensure that all colleagues clean their stations after every service.
• Ensure safe and proper use of equipment at all times and to instruct this to all culinary colleagues.

• Controlling and directing the food preparation process
• Approving and polishing dishes before they reach the customer
• Managing and working closely with other Chefs of all levels
• Creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality
• Determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
• Ultimately responsible for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines
• Being responsible for health and safety
• Being responsible for food hygiene practices

Job Overview

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Head Chef to lead our culinary team and deliver extraordinary dining experiences. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, exceptional leadership, and a commitment to excellence. This role involves overseeing all kitchen operations, menu innovation, staff management, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

• Menu Development and Innovation:
• Develop creative and diverse menus aligned with the company’s vision and customer preferences.
• Incorporate seasonal ingredients and emerging culinary trends to enhance menu offerings.
• Conduct regular menu reviews to ensure profitability and customer satisfaction.

Operational Excellence:

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely service.
• Monitor inventory levels, control food costs, and reduce wastage through effective resource management.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety and hygiene regulations (HACCP standards).

Team Leadership:

• Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing kitchen team.
• Create staff schedules and assign responsibilities to optimize kitchen efficiency.
• Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork and creativity.

Quality Control and Customer Satisfaction:

• Ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest quality standards of taste, presentation, and consistency.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to address customer feedback and improve service.
• Conduct regular audits to uphold kitchen cleanliness and operational efficiency.

Strategic Planning:

• Collaborate with management to plan and execute seasonal promotions, special events, and catering services.
• Analyze customer preferences and market trends to adapt and grow the menu offering.
• Drive the kitchen’s long-term development and innovation.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen management, food costing, and menu planning.
• Expertise in [specific cuisine, if applicable, e.g., Asian, Western, Fusion].
• Culinary certifications (e.g., WSQ, HACCP, Culinary Arts Diploma) are highly preferred.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Creativity and passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Familiarity with kitchen technology and software (e.g., inventory management systems).

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to work with a passionate and innovative team.
• Professional growth in a dynamic and expanding organization.
• Attractive benefits, including healthcare coverage, performance bonuses, and staff meals.
• Be a part of a workplace that values creativity, excellence, and teamwork.

Additional Information:

• Working Hours: Flexibility required, including weekends and public holidays.
• Work Environment: Fast-paced kitchen setting with opportunities to lead high-profile events.
• This version ensures the job description is both comprehensive and professional, appealing to experienced chefs looking for a leadership role. Would you like to add anything else specific to your company?

An exciting opportunity has arrived at The Garcha Group, Singapore’s boutique hotel group currently with the following hotels:

- Maxwell Reserve, Autograph Collection Hotel (Marriott);

- Duxton Reserve, Autograph Collection Hotel (Marriott);

- The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (Marriott);

- The Serangoon Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (Marriott).

Garcha Group Benefits:

- As an associate of a Marriott hotel, you, your parents or parents-in-laws, children, spouse/domestic partner and siblings are eligible for discounts on F&B and room rates in 7,000+ hotels world-wide.

- As an associate of a Marriott hotel, you have access to the “Global Learning + Development” tool which creates for you personalized learning experiences designed to help you thrive in their Marriott career journey. (see attached for full Marriott benefits)

- 2 nights yearly staycation including all meals and beverage (incl. alcoholic) in any of the 4 Garcha Group hotels in Singapore.

- 20% off Food/Alcohol Bill at all Garcha Group restaurants and bars

We are looking for a professional line cook to prepare food to the exact chef’s specifications and to set up stations for menu. Line cook duties will consist of assisting the executive and sous chef with their daily tasks. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction and acquisition goals.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies

- Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)

- Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff

- Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions

- Clean up station and take care of leftover food

- Stock inventory appropriately

- Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion

- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards

- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

• Prepare food for all customers according to procedures and our service standard.
• Create new dish and menu for some special VIP customer.
• Lead the kitchen team in product innovation, product planning, and menu design
• Managing food purchasing and storage
• Ability to handle the food production processes from beginning to end.
• Make sure the end product and the cooking process conform to procedures and standard.
• Purchasing fresh seafood daily for weekly special dish.
• Prepare the appropriate amount of food according to daily food chart
• Assist in training of new staffs.
• Any other job related duties requested from senior staff.
• At least 3 years of experience working in the kitchen
• Must have good working attitude
• Ability to innovate and create new menu
• Ability to work effectively as a team
• Willing to go the extra mile for the business
• Developing unique and cuisine-appropriate menus
• Collaborating with the Restaurant Manager to set item prices
• Staying current on developing trends in the restaurant industry
• Maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet the company standards and health code regulations
• Monitoring inventory and purchasing supplies and food from approved vendors
• Hiring, training and supervising kitchen staff
• Assisting and directing kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating and delivery
• Identifying and introducing new culinary techniques

SCOPE

Reporting to the General Manager, the Executive Chef will manage all kitchen operations including Stewarding operations with an emphasis on maintaining hygienic standards and practices, staff training, and overseeing the preparation and presentation of a consistent food product which meets customer’s expectations.

OVERALL OBJECTIVES

• Manage all functions of the Food Production and Stewarding operations to achieve the optimum departmental profit.
• Develop and maintain menus and recipes for each restaurant, while determining product prices, ensuring accurate costing of all dishes and maintaining good gross margins.
• Maintain comprehensive product knowledge in regards to ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets and current trends and ensure that appropriate adjustments to kitchen operations are made accordingly.
• Ensure that all rules & regulations are strictly established and adhered within the hotel including the hotel’s policy on fire and safety as well as hygiene regulations including HACCP.
• Ensure that all costs are in line with sales without compromising quality, i.e. minimum 85% LQA score.
• Create a conducive environment and ensure that innovation and new ideas are fostered, implemented and shared with other hotels via corporate office.
• Support and implement Human Resources & Talent Development initiatives.
• Assist in preparing/consolidating the yearly budget for the department.
• Manage the consolidated inventory of Food & Beverage department’s OS&E together with the stewarding department.
• Review and update all departmental operations manuals annually.
• Assist in sourcing the best available products, constantly aim to improve quality, communicate about the products both internally and externally.
• Collaborate on the preparation of a yearly marketing plan for the appointed outlets in cooperation with the Sales & Marketing Department including a competitor analysis.
• Ensure that all managers plan and implement effective training programmes in the appointed outlets.

QUALIFICATION

• Minimum 10 years culinary experience, with 5 years in a kitchen management role, preferably with an international 5-star hotel chain.
• Experienced in various dining concepts in luxury hotels including all day dining, signature restaurants and celebrity chef restaurants.
• Experience in Banquet (preferred)
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Possesses great leadership and motivational skills

- procurement of daily ingredients

- supervision of team of chefs

- monthly revision of menus

- in charge of whole kitchen operations

- assignment of daily tasks to team of chefs

- liaision with vendors and suppliers

- manage and control ingredients costing for restaurant

- ensure daily cleanliness of kitchen

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance for all aspects of the kitchen’s day-to-day operations that precludes the management of food hygiene and safety, enforcing performance and quality standards, and monitoring to ensure attainment of these goals
• Controls and directs the food preparation process efficiently and professionally
• Creates meals using new or current culinary inventions or as the business prescribes
• Approves and polishes dishes before they are delivered and served to customers
• Produces quality menu that could change seasonally as the business requires
• Manage, train and educate kitchen workers to be par with the highest possible culinary standards
• Manages kitchen stocks and ensures minimal wastage
• Forecasts and assesses personnel requirements ensuring no shortage or excess of kitchen staff while keeping labor costs in control
• Procures, stores, and handles all food products and materials within the agreed-upon budget and maximizes gross profit to include the effective staff management and payroll expenses
• Ensures that base food preparations and mise en place are well organized for service, allowing smooth kitchen operations
• Maintains payroll, punctuality and attendance records
• Follows and strictly implements all food and sanitary rules as well as safety guidelines
• Keeps updated in the latest trends in culinary trends and kitchen processes and technologies
• Ascertains that the personnel follow the regulations on hygiene, stock rotation, dates, storages, refrigerator temperature control, pest control, reporting of malfunctioning equipment, reporting of notifiable illnesses, and reporting of absenteeism, whether due to illness or otherwise
• If and when necessary, keeps recipe files in excellent condition and up-to-date

Qualifications & Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts or Science, Business, or relevant fields
• At least 5 years of experience as a chef
• Completed the WSQ Basic Food Hygiene Course – Food Safety Course Levels 1 and 2
• Proven ability of kitchen management
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Tenacious in picking up concepts and possesses strong logical and analytical problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of computer software such as POS, restaurant management system, and Microsoft Office

Ensure that all the stocks are kept under optimum conditions

Ensure that all the dishes are being prepared to the correct recipe and quantity

Prepare ingredients that should be frequently available (vegetables, spices etc.)

Ensure that the production, preparation and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times

Ensure highest levels of guest satisfaction, quality, operating and food costs on an ongoing basis.

Full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production and presentation standards.

Requirements

Proven experience in a Chef de Partie role

Excellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes

Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure

Knowledge of best cooking practices

Culinary school diploma

Responsibilities

• Assists the Head Chef in carrying out all aspects of the kitchen’s day-to-day operations that precludes the management of food hygiene and safety, enforcing performance and quality standards, and monitoring to ensure attainment of these goals
• Helps control and direct the food preparation process efficiently and professionally
• Ensures that the kitchen runs on schedule and that food and related services are of a high grade
• Supports the Head Chef in planning and coordinating tasks while keeping labor expenses in mind
• Helps create meals using new or current culinary inventions or as the business prescribes
• Approves and polishes dishes before they are delivered and served to customers
• Produces quality menu that could change seasonally as the business requires
• Places equipment, tools or ingredient orders in response to possible detected shortfalls
• When directed by the Head Chef, hires, manages, trains and educates kitchen workers to be par with the highest possible culinary standards
• Follows and strictly implements all food and sanitary rules as well as safety guidelines
• Assists in the preparation of duty rotas for kitchen staff to provide appropriate coverage at all times while accounting for the seasonality of the business and keeping overtime to the minimum
• If and when directed by the Head Chef, keeps recipe files in excellent condition and up-to-date

Qualifications & Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts or Science, Business, or relevant fields
• Three (3) years of experience as a sous chef
• Completed the WSQ Basic Food Hygiene Course – Food Safety Course Levels 1 and 2
• Updated in control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) regulations or hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) methods
• Completed the WSQ Basic Food Hygiene Course – Food Safety Course Levels 1 and 2
• Quick in picking up concepts and possesses good logical and analytical problem-solving skills
• Able to grasp business requirements and processes
• Good understanding of computer software such as POS, restaurant management system, and Microsoft Office
• Service oriented, meticulous, attention to detail

Head Chef Job Responsibilities:

• Interviewing, hiring, and training cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Planning and supervising tasks carried out by the food preparation staff.
• Taking responsibility for the health and safety of the food team.
• Planning food menus and ensuring that the menu is fresh and well presented.
• Keeping abreast of culinary trends and incorporating these into the menu.
• Developing recipes and determining how best to present dishes.
• Ordering food and supplies, such as kitchen equipment, and keeping an updated inventory.
• Dealing with suppliers and checking that the correct equipment has been delivered at the quoted prices.
• Checking regularly that the equipment and work areas are kept spotless.
• Keeping abreast of and complying with the latest health and safety laws and regulations.

Head Chef Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Training at a community college, technical school, culinary arts school, or 4-year college.
• At least 2 years’ experience working as a head cook.
• Knowledge of culinary trends.
• A proven ability to create unique and delicious dishes.
• The ability to multitask and cope in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Position Purpose

• Lead the kitchen operation team to prepare and deliver quality menu in accordance to concept offering

• Oversee the implementation of processes and guidelines in Kitchen Operations

• Train & develop kitchen staff in the preparation of all meals to the highest quality standards

• Position kitchen staff according to operation needs to maximize kitchen efficiencies

• Manage quality and level of kitchen inventory as well as products delivered from suppliers

• Understand food cost models and how these impact the profitability of the restaurantsResponsibilities• Menu Execution and Delivery

• Understand food cost models and how these impact profitability of restaurants

• Supervise stations to deliver orders in accordance to defined cooking processes, recipe and health & safety standard

• Conduct final check on finished product to ensure that food quality and presentation are in accordance to specifications of the menu

• Kitchen Processes and Concept Development

• Manage kitchen inventory levels and quality by placing orders for all food and kitchen supplies based on projected store demand endorsed by chef; and upon delivery, check to ensure quality of delivered supplies

• To support the projection and ordering of food and kitchen supplies by providing inventory report detailing usage & stock level, wastage and product shelf life while considering sales pattern and kitchen storage capacity

• Oversee the setting up and cleaning of stations by staff

• Oversee workflow for stations to ensure that processes adhered to specifications and guide line and to provide recommendations to improve efficiencyQuality Assurance & Control

• Investigate causes and reasons for customer complaints pertaining to food quality

• Oversee operations to ensure compliance with all safety procedures and guidelines

• Oversee preparation of all food in accordance to SOPs to ensure and maintain consistent food quality

• Oversee overall kitchen cleanliness and sanitary conditions and to ensure all kitchen equipment are in good working condition

• Take corrective actions to resolve unsafe and/or non-compliant conditions and behaviors regarding personal and food safety People Management

• Lead team by providing guidance, support and motivation

• Conduct induction for new hires to provide them with the necessary skills and information to carry out roles and functions

• Train and develop kitchen and kaiten staffs in the preparation of all meals to the highest quality standards while adhering to SOPs and workplace safety practices

• Carry out team management activities, including and not limited to appraisals, handling disciplinary issues and holding communication sessions in conjunction with immediate supervisor

• Carry out team management conversation with team members, including and not limited to doing appraisals and personal improvement plans in conjunction with immediate supervisor

• Preparation

- Oversee central kitchen bakery team

- Producation planning and employee scheduling.

- Advance preparation, weighing is done accurately, check extensibility and following the daily mixing schedule

• Dividing - Understanding the characteristics of each dough and able to perform troubleshooting

• Shaping - Understanding the amount of portion filling, roll up without damaging the dough, shape properly and according to the procedure

• Baking - Understanding and following the baking procedure and process

• Filing - Can weight correctly and understand the expiration date of each filling

• Sanitation – Understand and follow the correct cleaning procedures

• Other duties – Any ad-hoc duties as required by the manager such as housekeeping

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years experience of bakery culinary

• Rotating shift (44 hrs 6 days - Day and night shift)

Position Purpose

• Lead the kitchen operation team to prepare and deliver quality menu in accordance to concept offering

• Oversee the implementation of processes and guidelines in Kitchen Operations• Train & develop kitchen staff in the preparation of all meals to the highest quality standards

• Position kitchen staff according to operation needs to maximize kitchen efficiencies

• Manage quality and level of kitchen inventory as well as products delivered from suppliers

• Understand food cost models and how these impact the profitability of the restaurantsResponsibilities

• Menu Execution and Delivery

• Understand food cost models and how these impact profitability of restaurants • Supervise stations to deliver orders in accordance to defined cooking processes, recipe and health & safety standard

• Conduct final check on finished product to ensure that food quality and presentation are in accordance to specifications of the menu

• Kitchen Processes and Concept Development

• Manage kitchen inventory levels and quality by placing orders for all food and kitchen supplies based on projected store demand endorsed by chef; and upon delivery, check to ensure quality of delivered supplies

• To support the projection and ordering of food and kitchen supplies by providing inventory report detailing usage & stock level, wastage and product shelf life while considering sales pattern and kitchen storage capacity

• Oversee the setting up and cleaning of stations by staff

• Oversee workflow for stations to ensure that processes adhered to specifications and guide line and to provide recommendations to improve efficiencyQualityAssurance & Control

• Investigate causes and reasons for customer complaints pertaining to food quality

• Oversee operations to ensure compliance with all safety procedures and guidelines

• Oversee preparation of all food in accordance to SOPs to ensure and maintain consistent food quality

• Oversee overall kitchen cleanliness and sanitary conditions and to ensure all kitchen equipment are in good working condition

• Take corrective actions to resolve unsafe and/or non-compliant conditions and behaviors regarding personal and food safety People Management

• Lead team by providing guidance, support and motivation

• Conduct induction for new hires to provide them with the necessary skills and information to carry out roles and functions

• Train and develop kitchen and kaitenstaffs in the preparation of all meals to the highest quality standards while adhering to SOPs and workplace safety practices • Carry out team management activities, including and not limited to appraisals, handling disciplinary issues and holding communication sessions in conjunction with immediate supervisor

• Carry out team management conversation with team members, including and not limited to doing appraisals and personal improvement plans in conjunction with immediate supervisor

OSO Ristorante, a contemporary fine Italian restaurant, established in 2004.

We are looking for passionate individuals to be part of the OSO family.

Monday to Friday 5.5 Day week.

Lunch: 10am - 2.30pm / Dinner: 5pm - 10.30pm (Split Shift)

Saturdays Dinner only: 5 - 10.30pm

Off Day: Saturday Morning Off

Sundays Full Day Off

Meals provided

Main duties and supporting responsibilities:

• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• To assist the Head Cook
• Kitchen operation from food preparation to final production.
• Following instruction and duties assigned by Chef
• Cook a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, and desserts with quality.
• To assist the Team in the overall checking and maintaining of your station and to assume overall responsibility
• To liaise with the team with reference to possible improvements/difficulties in your section
• To ensure by checking that all dishes prepared and presented in your section are to the standard laid by the Company

Requirement:

• Minimum at least 2 -3 years of working experiences in any restaurant
• Meticulous, team player and has a positive attitude
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to learn, with strong motivation to excel
• Passion for food, creative & result-orientated

Head Chef Job Description

As a head chef you will be responsible for everything that goes on in your employer’s kitchen. Not only will you be required to oversee all dishes from start to finish, you are also tasked with hiring and firing employees, meeting health and safety standards and dreaming up new recipes for the restaurant you work in.

If you love to cook, enjoy being creative and relish the challenges that come with responsibility, read on to learn more about becoming a head chef.

Requirements

A candidate who wants to become a head chef must acquire on the job training which is most important for career progress and advancement in the path of becoming a head chef.

A head chef must possess a lot of stamina and will power to be able to stand for long hours and work for extended hours too in order to experiment in creating new dishes.

The candidate should also possess good knowledge of food products and their availability in order to plan cuisine accordingly.

A head chef should have good organizing, supervising and time management skills to be able to oversee all the activities that take place in the kitchen in a proper manner.

• Prepare food requests from our menu.
• Prepare and cook a variety of other dishes, including fried chicken and other menu items.
• Monitor food stock, maintain supplies, and place orders when required.
  Suggest new recipes to renew our menu and attract more clients.
• Consistently adhere to grooming and appearance standards.
• Prepare specific food items and meal components at your station.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure high-quality food and service.
• Clean the kitchen and equipment before and after food service.
• Conduct stocktaking and order supplies for your station.
• Coordinate and cooperate with other kitchen staff to complete tasks.
• Apply safety standards and comply with health, safety, and hygiene guidelines and regulations.
• Regularly check the safety equipment for use.
• Report any mishaps in the kitchen.
• Improve food preparation methods based on feedback.
• Perform general housekeeping duties
  
  Requirements:
• Minimum 1 year of work experience as local Singaporean Food.
• Experience in preparing a variety of dishes
• Good understanding of food safety practices and hygiene.
• Excellent team spirit with a customer-focused attitude

Head Cook Job Responsibilities:

• Interviewing, hiring, and training cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Planning and supervising tasks carried out by the food preparation staff.
• Taking responsibility for the health and safety of the food team.
• Planning food menus and ensuring that the menu is fresh and well presented.
• Keeping abreast of culinary trends and incorporating these into the menu.
• Developing recipes and determining how best to present dishes.
• Ordering food and supplies, such as kitchen equipment, and keeping an updated inventory.
• Dealing with suppliers and checking that the correct equipment has been delivered at the quoted prices.
• Checking regularly that the equipment and work areas are kept spotless.
• Keeping abreast of and complying with the latest health and safety laws and regulations.

Head Cook Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Training at a community college, technical school, culinary arts school, or 4-year college.
• At least 2 years’ experience working as a head cook.
• Knowledge of culinary trends.
• A proven ability to create unique and delicious dishes.
• The ability to multitask and cope in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Head Cook Job Responsibilities:

• Interviewing, hiring, and training cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Planning and supervising tasks carried out by the food preparation staff.
• Taking responsibility for the health and safety of the food team.
• Planning food menus and ensuring that the menu is fresh and well presented.
• Keeping abreast of culinary trends and incorporating these into the menu.
• Developing recipes and determining how best to present dishes.
• Ordering food and supplies, such as kitchen equipment, and keeping an updated inventory.
• Dealing with suppliers and checking that the correct equipment has been delivered at the quoted prices.
• Checking regularly that the equipment and work areas are kept spotless.
• Keeping abreast of and complying with the latest health and safety laws and regulations.

Head Cook Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Training at a community college, technical school, culinary arts school, or 4-year college.
• At least 2 years’ experience working as a head cook.
• Knowledge of culinary trends.
• A proven ability to create unique and delicious dishes.
• The ability to multitask and cope in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.