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.

We are looking to hire a commendable executive chef to manage our kitchen staff and to resolve kitchen issues swiftly. The executive chef attracts and retains staff, maintains a cooperative relationship with team members, optimizes staff productivity, and serves as a replacement in team members' absence. You will train staff to use new recipes, cooking techniques and equipment, and oversee cooks performing food preparation. You will oversee the delivery of food supplies, prepare special dishes, and supervise overall kitchen operations during dinner service.

To ensure success you will ensure your team delivers high-quality, cost-effective dishes promptly. Top candidates are creative, service-oriented, and level-headed.

Executive Chef Responsibilities:

• Ensuring promptness, freshness, and quality of dishes.
• Coordinating cooks' tasks.
• Implementing hygiene policies and examining equipment for cleanliness.
• Designing new recipes, planning menus, and selecting plate presentations.
• Reviewing staffing levels to meet service, operational, and financial objectives.
• Hiring and training kitchen staff, such as cooks, food preparation workers, and dishwashers.
• Performing administrative tasks, taking stock of food and equipment supplies, and doing purchase orders.
• Setting and monitoring performance standards for staff.
• Obtaining feedback on food and service quality, and handling customer problems and complaints.

Executive Chef Requirements:

• 4+ years of culinary education.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar position.
• Advanced knowledge of food professional principles and practices.
• Proficient knowledge of human resources management.
• Excellent knowledge of BOH systems, ordering and inventory.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Available to work on-call, shifts, after hours, over weekends, and on public holidays.

Executive Chef Responsibilities:

• Ensuring promptness, freshness, and quality of dishes.
• Coordinating cooks' tasks.
• Implementing hygiene policies and examining equipment for cleanliness.
• Designing new recipes, planning menus, and selecting plate presentations.
• Reviewing staffing levels to meet service, operational, and financial objectives.
• Hiring and training kitchen staff, such as cooks, food preparation workers, and dishwashers.
• Performing administrative tasks, taking stock of food and equipment supplies, and doing purchase orders.
• Setting and monitoring performance standards for staff.
• Obtaining feedback on food and service quality, and handling customer problems and complaints.

Executive Chef Requirements:

• 2+ years of culinary education.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar position.
• Advanced knowledge of food professional principles and practices.
• Proficient knowledge of human resources management.
• Excellent knowledge of BOH systems, ordering and inventory.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Available to work on-call, shifts, after hours, over weekends, and on public holidays.

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.

Responsibilities

• Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities.
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings.
• Approve and “polish” dishes before they reach the customer.
• Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages.
• Arrange for repairs when necessary.
• Prepare a variety of Naan breads and kebabsBe fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff.
• Oversee the work of subordinates.
• estimate staff’s workload and compensations.
• Experience in preparing all kind of South & North Indian Cuisine
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers
• Constructing menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings.
• Managing Tandoor oven in a fast-paced environment
• Approving and “polishing” dishes before they reach the customer.
• Create tasting menus for clients interested in contracting the food for different events from their kitchen
• Working effectively with kitchen team and complying with company procedures and food safety policies.
• Preparing workstation with required ingredients and equipment and keeping station sanitary and organized throughout shift.
• Developing a cross- marketing strategy in order to increase profit , such as pairing drinks with the food served
• Must have prior experience in Indian Sweets, Bengali Sweets and Savouries.
• Must have prior experience in Indian Fusion menu.
• Ensuring ingredients are tagged, date-labeled, covered, stored and rotated effectively.
• Overseeing food levels and restocking items on time.
• Supervised the preparation of food production schedules, preparation,
• Following established recipes to prepare menu items.
• Following guidelines to ensure correct serving temperatures and adequate portion control.
• Able to fill in any area of kitchen at any time.
• Maintained accurate production levels to maintain a certain food cost variance
• Keeping utensils and equipment clean and sanitary
• Establishing stock levels at end of shift and capturing information on standardized stock sheets.
• Removing trash and clearing storage bins.
• Maintains production books, recipe development, food production procedure guidelines, and general
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures. Must be able to handle Tandoor
• Monitored all aspects of food handling, storage, preparation, assembly, packing, and quality control
• Preparation of tasty and authentic south & north Indian dishes, Indian fusion cuisine and diversity of menus
• Hands-on execution, able to meet deadline and work under pressure.
• Independent and Team player
• Independent & able to work under minimum supervision.
• Work well under pressure and have no qualms assuming additional responsibilities.
• Responsible and dedicated to meet tight deadline.

Cook Skills & Qualifications:

• Organizational Skills,
• Verbal Communication,
• Culinary Arts,
• Kitchen Equipment Knowledge,
• Knowledge of International Cuisines,
• Creativity, Interpersonal Skills,
• Culinary Arts Training

We are currently seeking a Sous Chef to assist our Executive Chef oversee the running of the  Kitchen. You will be responsible to ensure that all food services and procedures are consistent and follows the standards of service and ensure we are delivering our vision to be the trusted global hospitality group.

Job Description:

• He/she is responsible and accountable for the overall success of the F&B outlet.
• He/she will personally perform tasks and lead the culinary colleagues in daily operations.
• He/she will work towards continuously improving guest and colleague satisfaction which achieving financial and non-financial targets
• Provide functional assistance and direction to the kitchen daily operations
• Produce high levels of food quality to satisfy the needs of guests
• Ensure that all standard recipes are followed in the preparation process
• Ensure that all staffs are aware of the Safety policy of the section
• Instruct and delegate duties fairly and in an appropriate manner to the subordinates
• Control food cost and food quality in the kitchen
• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards
• Follow & Maintains HACCP standards
• To provide ongoing training to staff and develop and implement all service and kitchen guidelines and ensure its compliance by all staff.
• Support and work closely with the Restaurant Operations and Marketing team in developing special festive dining menus and/or marketing initiatives to drive traffic to the restaurant and increase per customer spend
• Plan activities, promotions, and menu implementations according to the annual marketing plans

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

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

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

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

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)

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.

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.

• 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?

• 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

• 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

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

Senior Chef (Soth & North Indian Dishes) & Operations to organize the kitchen’s activities and controls.

You will be first in command in the facilities and will create, and inspect dishes before they arrive to the customers ensuring the quality

• Must know Natural ingredients, no GMO, no Ajinomoto, no Vegetable oils, no Dalda, etc
• Supervise and coordinate with chefs, food preparation methods & determine how to present the food to customers
• Plan menus and ensure uniform serving sizes with quality of meals
• Maintain and Check Vendor's quality & Inventory Management
• Able to understand the overall operational activities of the kitchen to have consistency
• Adhere to hygiene & sanitation as per the Singapore Food Agency
• Must possess skills for administrative handling of restaurant operations
• Manage and discuss with the Team - about complaints and improvements to be made as per customer requirements
• Manage personal cleanliness and kitchen premises

Requirements

• Proven 10 to 15 years of experience as a Chef in F&B Sector
• Exceptional proven ability in kitchen management, responsibilities, communication, leadership skills, and monitoring process
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen works
• Must have experience in South & North Indian Veg & Non-Veg Dishes including Tandoori & Sweets recipes
• Having a certificate in Hospitality Management is an added advantage
• Knowing Systems, Online Portals, Promotions, and Digital Platforms is an added advantage
• Have to Work on Weekend and Public Holidays
• Able to speak in multiple languages is an advantage as the need to service and communicate with different nationality customers

Job Summary

The Head Chef (Indian Cuisine) oversees the daily operations of the Indian kitchen, ensuring that all food items is prepared and presented in accordance with the Hotel's standardized menu guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the Indian kitchen in the preparation and presentation of all food items in accordance with the hotel’s SOPs and standardized menu guidelines
• Monitor regular standards of production to ensure highest level of quality
• Monitor all aspects pertaining to the control of the hotel’s food cost
• Participate in drafting of concept ideas and menus for all special events and functions while encouraging all employees to put forward their ideas and utilizing them whenever practical
• Ensure HACCP standards are implemented and follow the appropriate hygiene standards as per requirements at all times
• Ensure consistent on the job training session for culinary colleagues and promote healthy and safety

Key Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a same capacity as Indian Chef in international luxury hotel groups
• Have good knowledge and skills in Indian cuisine
• Able to cook authentic South Indian delicacies
• Possess passion and pride for delighting guests with food
• Possess good interpersonal skills, team player and positive attitude
• Able to work rotating shifts and on weekend and public holidays
• Able to multitask and thrive in a high pressure and fast-paced working environment

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.

• Ensuring that all food is of excellent quality and served in a timely manner.
• Planning the menu, keeping in mind budget, and availability of seasonal ingredients.
• Overseeing all kitchen operations.
• Coordinating kitchen staff, and assisting them as required.
• Training staff to prepare and cook all the menu items.
• Taking stock of ingredients and equipment, and placing orders to replenish stock.
• Enforcing safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
• Creating new Mexican recipes to keep the menu fresh.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends.
• Receiving feedback and making improvements where nece
• Must be able to work on weekends and public holidays.