Novena Locality - Yakitori chef/Junior chef with or without experience both welcomed !

Working hours : Monday - Sunday (8 hours + OT where necessary)

OFF ROSTERED

Able to start work immediate / short notice period preferred.

Training will be provided.

TEAM work mentality required.

Young and fit with good stamina is a bonus.

In this position, you will act as the second in command in our kitchen, following and enforcing our Executive Chef’s requirements and guidelines. Our ideal candidate is a creative professional who is willing to participate in creating delicious seasonal menus and meal designs.

Your duties will include recruiting new employees, responding to customer issues, and developing new menu options. You should have excellent communication skills with in-depth knowledge of several cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes.

Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.

Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.

Flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings, when necessary.

Responsibilities:

* Responsible for food preparation and cooking to standard operating procedures;

* Ensure smooth operations and allocation of duties within the kitchen;

* Ensure that all orders are fulfilled in a timely manner and to expected standards;

* Attend to kitchen-related duties stock- checking and inventory and ordering;

* Practice and ensure good hygiene and housekeeping standards within the kitchen;

* Ensure food is stored, prepare and presented in a safe and hygiene manner;

* Uphold high standards of food quality to ensure customer satisfaction.

Requirements：

* Strong experience in Chinese cuisine including all varieties of noodles and rice

* Profound knowledge of different kinds of beverages

* Deep knowledge of every aspect of Chinese dishes

* Proficient with BBQ and Chinese specialty equipment

* Ability to manage numerous tasks, assign responsibilities and display high patience

* Able to work night shift

Italian restaurant located in river valley looking for a chef de cuisine, specialized in cooking pasta ,pasta sauces and preferably pizza.

Opportunity of chosing split shift or streight shift.

6 days a week 8 hours daily.

At least 3 years of experience in italian restaurant is required.

Candidate must be responsible and friendly with his colleagues in order to keep a good working harmony.

1. Takes care of daily food preparation and duties assigned by the superiors to meet the standard and the quality set by the Restaurant.
2. Follows the instructions and recommendations from the immediate superiors to complete the daily tasks.
3. Coordinates daily tasks with the Sous Chef.
4. Responsible to supervise junior chefs or commis.
5. Able to estimate the daily production needs and checking the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
6. Ensure that the production, preparation and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times.
7. Ensure highest levels of guest satisfaction, quality, operating and food costs on an ongoing basis.
8. Knowledge of all standard procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation, receiving, storage and sanitation.
9. Full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production and presentation standards.
10. Follows good preservation standards for the proper handling of all food products at the right temperature.
11. Operate and maintain all department equipment and reporting of malfunctioning.
12. Ensure effective communication between staff by maintaining a secure and friendly working environment.
13. Establishing and maintaining effective inter-departmental working relationships.
14. Have excellent knowledge of menu creation, whilst maintaining quality and controlling costs in a volume food business.
15. Personally responsible for hygiene, safety and correct use of equipment and utensils.
16. Ability to produce own work in accordance with a deadline and to assist and encourage others in achieving this aim.
17. Checks periodically expiry dates and proper storage of food items in the section.
18. Consults daily with Sous Chef and Executive chef on the daily requirements, functions and also about any last minute events.
19. Guides and trains the subordinates on a daily basis to ensure high motivation and economical working environment.
20. Should be able to set an example to others for personal hygiene and cleanliness on and off duty.
21. Daily feedback collection and reporting of issues as they arise.
22. Assess quality control and adhere to hotels service standards.
23. Carry out any other duties as required by management.

Two Michelin-starred Saint Pierre is a modern French restaurant located at One Fullerton & we are looking for committed & experienced individuals to join our team.

Role Description

• As a Chef De Rang, the incumbent will be assisting the Restaurant Manager as well as Assistant Restaurant Manager in the day-to-day functions of the restaurant.
• A Chef De Rang should be proactive and methodical, dispensing their duties with a smile to ensure that they provide efficient and excellent service to the guests at all times.
• The incumbent will take directions and guidance from the managers and operationalise all customer interactions, ensuring that all restaurant service standards and standard operating procedures are maintained.
• The Chef De Rang will manage all customer interactions, including seating, recommending/upselling menu items, taking orders, fulfilling orders and servicing their needs as guests of the restaurant.
• The incumbent must assist in other operational functions including restaurant opening and closing duties, cleaning and clearing tables and other side duties, e.g. polishing silverware, filling condiments.
• A Chef De Rang is expected to be a team player, stepping up to assist, support and lead other members of their team when necessary.

Requirements

• Degree in Hospitality, Restaurant Management, or other.
• Individuals with 1-2 years of experience in a fine dining restaurant/Michelin-starred establishment or similar setting.
• Passion to develop career in a fine dining restaurant.
• Able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

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• Planning and directing food preparation and culinary activities
• Modifying menus or create new ones that meet quality standards
• Estimating food requirements and food/labor costs
• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
• Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards
• Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs
• Supervise kitchen staff’s activities
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Recruit and manage kitchen staff
• Rectify arising problems or complaints
• Give prepared plates the “final touch”
• Perform administrative duties
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Keep time and payroll records
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
• Trains, develops and motivates supervisors and culinary staff to meet and exceed established food preparation standards on a consistent basis.
• Teaches preparation according to well defined recipes and follows up and discusses ways of constantly improving the cuisine at the property.
• Display exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment, counselling employees as appropriate and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management.
• Should be able to provide direction for all day-to-day operations in the kitchen.
• Understand employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence or determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps.
• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and kitchen staff.
• He/She should advocate sound financial/business decision making, demonstrates honesty, integrity and also leads by example.
• Provides and supports service behaviours that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
• Delegates as appropriate to develop supervisors and subordinates to accept responsibility and meet clearly defined goals and objectives.
• Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
• Actively involves in menu development and maintaining updated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold in the Food and Beverage operation.
• Determines how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.
• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavour.
• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
• Ensures all equipment in the kitchen is properly maintained and in working order in accordance with local Health department and hotel standards.
• Reviews GSTS and RSTS comment cards for guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.
• Coordinates with the purchasing department for the acquisition of needed goods and services.
• Ensure all products are prepared in a consistent manner and meet departmental appearance/quality standards.
• Ensure proper grooming and hygiene standards for all kitchen staffs.
• Ensures all kitchen employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.
• Ensure proper purchasing, receiving and food storage standards in the kitchen.
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on food quality, presentation and service levels.
• Actively responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
• Maintain Quality levels of receiving, storage, production and presentation of food.
• Ensure sufficient staffing levels are scheduled to accommodate business demands.
• Follows and enforces all applicable safety procedures specified for kitchen and food servers.
• Discuss daily food cost reports with key kitchen and F&B team members.
• Review weekly and monthly schedules to meet forecast and budget.
• Attend the daily morning meetings and other administrative sessions.
• Identifies the developmental needs of kitchen staffs and provide coaching, mentoring, and also helping them to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Trains kitchen associates on the fundamentals of good cooking and excellent plate presentations. Also interview and hire new applicants for kitchen.
• Frequently review finished products for quality and presentation before the orders are send to guest.
• Able to perform additional duties as requested by the hotel management as and when required.
• Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to hotel operational Standard and Management Policy.

Requirements and skills

• Proven working experience as a Head Chef
• Prepare Asian, Western, Italian menu and food
• Prepare Indian dessert, like ladu, halwa, jelabi, and western dessert
• Excellent record of kitchen management
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
• Capable of delegating multiple tasks
• Communication and leadership skills
• Keep up with cooking trends and best practices
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• Diploma In hotel Management and catering
• Strong knowledge of Indian and TEX MEX cuisine
• Minimum 20 years’ experience as an Executive Chef in a restaurant with a similar style of dining, capacity and volume
• Minimum experience in singapore 15 years, so it is easier to get with the trend
• Strong financial and computer skills; has experience working with and an understanding of Profit & Loss and budgeting
• Possess a passion for culinary excellence with incredible skill to create exciting new dishes, appropriate for the venue’s concept

Job Description

• Manage and supervise the entire kitchen and activities of all chefs, cooks, and other kitchen workers under your charge.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff.
• Creativity and Creation of Menus
• Train and develop junior chefs.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels to reduce wastage and food costing is a critical component of a Head Chef.
• Ensure that food handling and hygiene regulation are followed in accordance with SFA and other governmental regulations & compliance.
• Lead in R&D / Food tasting to come up with menu ideas.
• To purchase and produce top-quality food to create seasonal menus and maintain recipes, pictures, and specifications.
• Delegate tasks to team and complete
• Ensure that no problem arises during serving; if any, it should be rectified quickly.
• Approve all foods before they leave the kitchen.
• Ensure efficiency of the kitchen and staff.
• Perform accounting functions and scheduling of meals to be served.
• Create recipes and prepare advanced items.
• Assign tasks that are less complicated to lower kitchen staff.
• Maximize the productivity of the kitchen staff.
• Ensure proper equipment maintenance and operations.
• Oversee special catering events and where necessary offer culinary instruction and demonstrate techniques.
• Supervise kitchen personnel and their performance.
• Report to the food service director
• Order food from designated suppliers
• Manage stock of food
• Organize duty roster for kitchen staff.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience as a chef.
• Willing to work 6-day work week.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster teamwork among the kitchen staff.
• Ability to lead, motivates the team.
• Basic Food Hygiene certified.
• Ability to cope under stressful conditions.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to make quick decisions.
• Ability to maintain a high level of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and multitask.
• Possess strong management and organizational skills.
• Able to start immediately.

Job Description:

Responsible for the consistent preparation of innovative and creative cuisine of the highest quality, presentation and flavour for the dining rooms, banquets and other food facilities, resulting in outstanding guest satisfaction. Additionally responsible for the smooth running of the kitchen and manage areas of profit, stock, wastage control, hygiene practices and training within the kitchen.

Executive Chef Duties and Responsibilities:

· Trains, develops and motivates supervisors and culinary staff to meet and exceed established food preparation standards on a consistent basis.

· Teaches preparation according to well defined recipes and follows up and discusses ways of constantly improving the cuisine at the property.

· Display exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment, counselling employees as appropriate and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management.

· Should be able to provide direction for all day-to-day operations in the kitchen.

· Understand employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence or determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps.

· Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

· Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and kitchen staff.

· He/She should advocate sound financial/business decision making, demonstrates honesty, integrity and also leads by example.

· Provides and supports service behaviours that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

· Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.

· Delegates as appropriate to develop supervisors and subordinates to accept responsibility and meet clearly defined goals and objectives.

· Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.

· Actively involves in menu development and maintaining updated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold in the Food and Beverage operation.

· Determines how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.

· Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavour.

· Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.

· Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.

· Ensures all equipment in the kitchen is properly maintained and in working order in accordance with local Health department and hotel standards.

· Coordinates with the purchasing department for the acquisition of needed goods and services.

· Ensure all products are prepared in a consistent manner and meet departmental appearance/quality standards.

· Ensure proper grooming and hygiene standards for all kitchen staffs.

The Chef de Partie is required to supervise and oversee the preparation of breakfast, lunch, and dinner food items per guest orders or as assigned by kitchen management in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about cuisine! He/She should be attention to detail and has a strong work ethic. The candidate is expected to work together with other team members on a daily basis to ensure a flawlessly executed final product and the ability to supervise and train the line cooks is required.

• In the absence of the Chef de cuisine / Sous Chef take full responsibility for the running of the kitchen.
• Assist in the employment and retention of all staff.
• Supervise all commis chef's in the department.
• Assist in the maintenance of company paperwork.
• Assist in maintaining budgets and cost throughout all of the kitchens.
• Assist and supervise the agreed standard of food service during shift.
• Liaise and co-operate effectively with all other associated members of staff.
• Supervise the training of all new staff members in the department.
• Promote the safe use of the kitchen, its equipment and building under the Health and Safety at Work acts, Hygiene and other regulations.
• Ensure all relevant food controls and correct temperatures are logged and adhered to at all time.
• Ensure the agreed standards of food preparation and presentation are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure all daily paperwork is filled out in accordance to company and government guidelines.
• To provide a friendly, courteous, quick, efficient and professional service at all times.
• Be aware of all relevant food suppliers and their products. Be in charge of ordering.
• Supervise the smooth and efficient service and production of food from the department by working and liaising with other departments and Restaurant staff, and ensuring all necessary work is completed prior to the commencement of service.
• To assist in the prevention of pilferage from the dry stores and refrigeration within the department. Control wastage by maintaining the correct stock levels and rotation from dry stores and avoid the over production of food and mis en place.
• To be aware of the required food cost percentages as set down by the budget and to assist in the supervising and running of the department within these guidelines at all times.
• To assist other sections of the kitchen in the production and service of food or the cleaning down of the section as and when required due to the workload.
• To ensure all working areas of the kitchen, dry stores and refrigeration are maintained in a clean and hygienic condition at all times, and especially after your shift has finished.
• To make sure, in conjunction with your team that all section files and recipes are maintained and updated.
• To maintain constant quality control of all food prepared and cooked ensuring it is to the Head Chef’s and Restaurant standards.
• To ensure all main cool rooms are tidy and clean at all times, especially after each service, so the Duty Chef can carry out daily ordering.
• To ensure that all health marks are collected and allocated to the correct administration.
• To operate the pass service of food from the kitchen to the restaurant, liaising with the Restaurant staff and ensuring the food is to the standard required by the Head Chef.
• To provide a clear handover during shift changes
• To ensure all staff within your team are well briefed on the daily responsibilities and are given constant supervision and motivation in all aspects of their work.
• To report any problems, accidents or kitchen equipment defects to the Head Chef.
• To confirm with the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef any special requirements (including menu items and dishes), outstanding orders or work tasks required from your section.
• To ensure all staff within your team are well briefed on the daily responsibilities and are given constant supervision and motivation on all aspects of their work.
• To make yourself aware and notify your staff to all menu changes, specialties, function menus and changes to standards prior to the commencement of service.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing specific food items and meal components at your station
• Following directions provided by the head chef
• Collaborating with the rest of the kitchen team to ensure quality food and service
• Keeping your area of the kitchen safe and sanitary
• Stocktaking and ordering supplies for your station
• Improving your food preparation methods based on feedback
• Assisting in other areas of the kitchen when required.

Requirements:

• required language(s): English
• candidate must possess at least Primary/Secondary School
• experienced in Italian or Western cuisine, Pizza making is a plus
• ability to work well in a team
• knowledge of best practices for safety and sanitation
• passion for delivering great food and service
• able to work shifts during weekends and holidays in a fast-paced environment.

We offer:

• attractive salary, meal allowances, staff meal, medical benefits
• walking distance to MRT stations (Maxwell, Tanjong Pagar, Outram Park, Chinatown).

Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you.