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.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with suppliers throughout the whole process of ingredients ordering
• Responsible for food preparation process and kitchen workflow
• Provide consistent quality and accurate quantity of dishes and creations to every restaurant
• Communicate with restaurants and outlets to determine their orders and requests
• Assist in menu formulation, as well as inventory and stocktake management
• Maintain cleanliness and excellent hygiene
• Reach and exceed all goals and objectives, including health and safety standards
• Build strong and lasting relationships with suppliers
• Maintain positive, respectful andprofessional work environment
• Provide feedback, ideas and new initiatives to Manager

Requirements:

• Positive work attitude
• Willingness to learn and excel
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment
• Meticulous with high degree of initiative and resourcefulness

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

-Report to Brand Executive Chef

-Take charge of the kitchen and maintain complete control of the kitchen at all times and to command the respect of his or her kitchen staff

-Spot problems and resolve them quickly and efficiently

-Maximise the productivity of kitchen staff

-Lead, coach and develop station chefs to maximise the productivity of kitchen staff

-Develop and implement innovative food ideas/concept, new or revised menu/recipe items to increase sales

-Conduct bi-monthly stock take

-Coach the kitchen team on effectively managing costs while maintaining the recipe standards, and the cooking and preparation procedures

-Conduct routine inspection and evaluation of work station; including food presentation, quality, food hygiene , kitchen cleanliness and safety

-Ensure all location conform to product specification, policies and procedures for all supplies, ingredients purchased and all products sold

-e- Procurement for ordering supplies and update GRN

-Participate in checking of all purchased supplies for quality and account for each delivered item

-Conduct orientation, training & coach new trainees

-Handle disciplinary issues, conduct Annual review and confirmation of staff

-Plan staff duty roster and cleaning duties

-Adhere to company’s standard operating procedures

Any other appropriate duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

-Report to Brand Executive Chef

-Take charge of the kitchen and maintain complete control of the kitchen at all times and to command the respect of his or her kitchen staff

-Spot problems and resolve them quickly and efficiently

-Maximise the productivity of kitchen staff

-Lead, coach and develop station chefs to maximise the productivity of kitchen staff

-Develop and implement innovative food ideas/concept, new or revised menu/recipe items to increase sales

-Conduct bi-monthly stock take

-Coach the kitchen team on effectively managing costs while maintaining the recipe standards, and the cooking and preparation procedures

-Conduct routine inspection and evaluation of work station; including food presentation, quality, food hygiene , kitchen cleanliness and safety

-Ensure all location conform to product specification, policies and procedures for all supplies, ingredients purchased and all products sold

-e- Procurement for ordering supplies and update GRN

-Participate in checking of all purchased supplies for quality and account for each delivered item

-Conduct orientation, training & coach new trainees

-Handle disciplinary issues, conduct Annual review and confirmation of staff

-Plan staff duty roster and cleaning duties

-Adhere to company’s standard operating procedures

Any other appropriate duties and responsibilities as assigned

Junior Sous Chef -

Responsibilities include:

Maintain a team-oriented personality with strong people management skills;
Be actively involved in menu development and maintaining updated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold;
Oversee the organization of kitchen stock & ingredients; verifying all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance;
Work closely with the company’s Head Chef and the company on supply ordering, maintaining costs, kitchen efficiency & staffing;
Ensure all food preparation and presentation by the team closely follows recipes and SOP guidelines, and are delivered in accordance with the brand’s appearance/quality standards;
Actively respond to and handle guest problems and complaints;
Trains new kitchen employees to restaurant and kitchen standards; capitalizing on informal opportunities to coach and mentor, taking interest in others’ personal development;
Ensure proper purchasing, receiving and food storage standards in the kitchen. Maintain high-quality levels of receiving, storage, production and presentation of food;
Ensure proper grooming and hygiene standards for all kitchen staff
Ensure all equipment in the kitchen is properly maintained and in working order in accordance with SFA standards. Promptly feedback to management team if any issues arise.
Assist the company in expansion plans.

Perks:

Monthly free dishes and/or drinks
After work rewards - beverages
30% discount for all full timers
Meal vouchers for all new outlet opening
Cash incentive for successful referrals of full timers
Referral fee of $100 to be given upon successful referral of another part timer upon his/her completion of 100 hours of service
Staff meal provided
Invitation to outlet’s tasting and training sessions
Upskilling opportunities (e.g WSET, Food Hygiene Course etc)
Attend trade events during working hours
Annual increment of salary guaranteed for employees who complete one year of service
AWS for all employees who have completed one year of service
Long service award for employees who work 3, 5, 7 and 10 years respectively
Annual company retreats, regular team bonding sessions and meals
Transport claims after midnight

Requirements:

Team player with good leadership skills
Excellent attitude and willingness to learn
Display integrity and initiative
Good communication skills
Proven kitchen experience required

Salary: $3500-4500

Roles & Responsibilities

Duties

1) Washing and Cutting of vegetables

2) Cutting and marination of meat

3) Cooking of food (stir fry, deep fry, steaming)

3) Maintenance of all kitchen equipment

4) Maintain kitchen hygiene & cleanliness

5) Manage kitchen staff

6) Daily stock take and ordering

7) Checking of invoices and goods upon arrival

Chefs design menus create dishes and oversee the planning organisation preparation and cooking of meals in hotels restaurants and other eating places on board ships on passenger trains and in private households

Responsibilities :

- planning and developing recipes and menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
- monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
- discussing food preparation issues with managers, dietitians, kitchen and waiting staff
- supervising and coordinating the activities of cooks and other workers engaged in food preparation
- inspecting supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards
- determining how food should be presented, and creating decorative food displays
- instructing cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food
- participating in the recruitment of kitchen staff and monitoring their performance
- preparing, seasoning and cooking speciality foods and complex dishes
- explaining and enforcing hygiene and food safety regulations

Job Description:

· Preparing high-quality bakery items (bread)

· Clean food preparation areas as determined by company policy.

· Create new bakery (bread) recipes.

· Estimate expected ingredients consumption and organise preparation.

· Keep records and accounts of ingredients purchase.

· Monitor supplies and re-order stock as needed.

· Manage and to ensure bakery cost is in a healthy range.

· Minimize wastage.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Very good communication skills
• Excellent physical condition and stamina
• High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a bakery / pastry school will be an advantage.
• Specialise in Asian style bakery.
• 6 days’ work week
• Singaporean only

Benefits:

• Staff Meal
• Uniform provided
• Birthday Voucher
• Staff Discount
• Sale Target Incentives
• Staff Referral Bonus

Job Description & Requirements

• Prepare food for production, e.g. chopping vegetables, meat cutting, sauce preparation, packaging and distribution

• Cook and prepare food items in accordance to recipes

• Ensure there is little wastage in food preparation

• Ensure proper hygiene are practiced based on Food Safety and Hygiene Standards and proper storage methods are followed

• Ensure areas of responsibility are clean, tidy and organised

• Any other duties tasked by Chef Head or based on operational needs

- With Cheerful and positive attitude

- Customer-oriented

- Flexible and understand the nature of work in F&B

- Able to handle customers and complains

- with a "CAN DO" attitude and able to do multi-tasking

- Efficient and meticulous

- Organize

- Has commitment to work

- Can work well with the team

- Hardworking person

- willing to work during weekend and PH

- preferably can speak chinese, malay, english and Tamil

- Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.

- Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.

- Ability to read and write.

- Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.

- Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

- Verbal communication skills

- Interpersonal communication skills

- Customer service

- Team-oriented

- Organized

- Multi-tasking

- Problem-solving

- Creativity

- Must be able to self-learn digital devices

- Must be all-rounded from front - kitchen

- Must be independent

Please send your resume to: [email protected] & [email protected] or whatsapp your resume to +659172151 & +658626 0136 stating the position you are applying for

Roles & Responsibilities

Duties

1) Washing and Cutting of vegetables

2) Cutting and marination of meat

3) Cooking of food (stir fry, deep fry, steaming)

3) Maintenance of all kitchen equipment

4) Maintain kitchen hygiene & cleanliness

5) Manage kitchen staff

6) Daily stock take and ordering

7) Checking of invoices and goods upon arrival

Specialization in Indian Tandoor, North and South Indian Curry Items inclluding various types of bread and tiffin items. Knowledge and expereince of Asian Food an added advantage

• Create and Propose new items in the menu
• Prepare Marinations and Spices
• Cook and prepare all types of kebabs, starters, hot plate breads
• Ensure the food quality and the presentation.
• Ensure the prompt and speedy delivery of orders.
• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure the standards
• Ensure personal hygiene and safety requirements.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, cooking utensils and equipment.
• Monitor the performance and ability to work closely with kitchen staff
• Ability to work on weekend and public holidays
• Ability to perform overtime whenever required at short notice

Roles and Responsibilities

• Monitor food stock and place orders
• Assist head chef in the planning of duty roster for kitchen staffs
• Maintain high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen
• Controlling budgets and minimizing wastage
• Guide, train and motivate kitchen staffs to work more efficiently and effectively
• Ensure smooth operation of the kitchen and adhere to health and safety standards
• Able to produce quality product in a timely and efficient manner
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned
• Hires and trains new kitchen employees to restaurant and kitchen standards
• Works with head chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability, and training opportunities
• Assists head chef with menu creation

Requirements

• Excellent time-management skills
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks
• Flexibility on working days and hours including weekends and public holidays
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently

Roles & Responsibilities

The Indian Chef will assist to drive high and consistent food quality, food safety and hygiene standards and overall kitchen operations excellence in the restaurant. The Indian Chef will also collaborate closely with the F&B Manager to create memorable dining experiences for the guest

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be responsible for and accountable for the overall food cost as well as kitchen supplies, kitchen energy costs and kitchen utensils, etc., monitor and track them closely to achieve and/or exceed the established business targets.
• Be proactive and has pulse especially on the local F&B business environment; gathering latest trends and market intelligence on food standards and product of competitive restaurants.
• Brainstorm with team to create and develop new and/or special promotional dishes and keeping up with the latest market trends.
• Assist in menu-reengineering from time to time to ensure offerings are meeting and/or exceeding guests dining trends and needs.
• Assist to co-ordinate the activities in the various sections within kitchen operation to ensure consistent good food quality, smooth and seamless operation and achieving the highest guest dining experience.
• Co-ordinate all kitchen operations and activities to ensure adequate provisions of ingredients, working equipments, inventory and supplies, etc. for smooth operation of the restaurant.
• Responsible for the preparation and control of daily and weekly market lists.
• Be on the floor where possible during meal periods to interact and check on guests’ satisfaction with the food quality and solicit feedback for improvements, new ideas, etc.
• Supervise and ensure the kitchen as well as stewarding areas are clean, tidy and of high hygiene standards at all times.
• Review existing policies and work processes to streamline, simplify them and leveraging on available technology/automation to achieve better labour productivity.
• Champion high food standards in RM and actively work to uphold such high standards by accepting feedback from guests and proactively seek improvements in food preparation and presentation to meet/ exceed their expectation.
• Work closely with F&B Manager to handle guests’ food quality related feedback, complains, service recovery in a timely manner and addressing them at the source to ensure they will not reoccur.
• Be aware and comply with all legislations affecting the operation, e.g. NEA licensing, food hygiene & safety management/handling and fire & safety regulations, etc.
• Comply strictly to all other operations and equipment usage safety and security regulations.
• Ensure the kitchen is safe, neat and tidy at all times.
• Collaborate closely with Restaurant Manager to drive Tripadvisor ranking in RM by ensuring consistent good food standards to earn positive reviews.
• Ensure all required reports and administrative duties are submitted and completed accurately and timely.
• Identify areas for development and training needs for the team and ensure that the gaps are closed effectively.
• Plan and conduct regular On-the-Job training effectively.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Strong Indian cuisine knowledge with a minimum of 10 years of experience in a kitchen managerial appointment. Knowledge in other cuisines an added advantage.

SKILLS, ABILITIES & ATTRIBUTES

• Passion to serve
• Positive service mindset and willing to go the extra mile
• Good human relations skills
• Good leadership and influencing skills
• Good communications (verbal and written), organisation and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative with good time management skills
• Effective change management skills
• Strong knowledge and creative in food planning and preparation
• Good grooming standards and personal presentation
• Flexibility on working days and hours including weekends and public holidays

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· Interact and co-operate with other members of the outlets and kitchen as appropriate.

· Assist chef in ensuring that production level of food required is consistent with outlet needs.

· Prepare products according to standard operating procedures.

· Regulate thermostat control and timing of products being baked.

· Ensure equipment is correctly handled and maintained, and station is kept clean.

· Ensure products are visually attractive and eye appealing.

· Ensure products are despatched to outlet according to established standard of presentation.

· Comply with hygiene and sanitation standards.

· Prepare, measure and mix ingredients for baking.

· Prepare and cook ingredients for filling and pastry cream, mix kneads and shape dough to make products

· Any other duties assigned by superior.

MAIN QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE / SKILL AND ABILITY

• Certificate in food related field
• Minimum 4 years experience in F&B industry
• Attainment of Basic Food Hygiene Course

Roles & Responsibilities

Duties

1) Washing and Cutting of vegetables

2) Cutting and marination of meat

3) Cooking of food (stir fry, deep fry, steaming)

3) Maintenance of all kitchen equipment

4) Maintain kitchen hygiene & cleanliness

5) Manage kitchen staff

6) Daily stock take and ordering

7) Checking of invoices and goods upon arrival

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)

- Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan with Raffles Insurance with the option to upgrade at subsidized corporate rates.

- 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

- Telephone Allowance (as applicable dependent on position)

- Transportation Allowance (as applicable dependent on position)

- SIGNING BONUS equal to 1 month salary (as applicable dependent on position)

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

Junior Sous Chef -

Responsibilities include:

Maintain a team-oriented personality with strong people management skills;
Be actively involved in menu development and maintaining updated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold;
Oversee the organization of kitchen stock & ingredients; verifying all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance;
Work closely with the company’s Head Chef and the company on supply ordering, maintaining costs, kitchen efficiency & staffing;
Ensure all food preparation and presentation by the team closely follows recipes and SOP guidelines, and are delivered in accordance with the brand’s appearance/quality standards;
Actively respond to and handle guest problems and complaints;
Trains new kitchen employees to restaurant and kitchen standards; capitalizing on informal opportunities to coach and mentor, taking interest in others’ personal development;
Ensure proper purchasing, receiving and food storage standards in the kitchen. Maintain high-quality levels of receiving, storage, production and presentation of food;
Ensure proper grooming and hygiene standards for all kitchen staff
Ensure all equipment in the kitchen is properly maintained and in working order in accordance with SFA standards. Promptly feedback to management team if any issues arise.
Assist the company in expansion plans.

Perks:

Monthly free dishes and/or drinks
After work rewards - beverages
30% discount for all full timers
Meal vouchers for all new outlet opening
Cash incentive for successful referrals of full timers
Referral fee of $100 to be given upon successful referral of another part timer upon his/her completion of 100 hours of service
Staff meal provided
Invitation to outlet’s tasting and training sessions
Upskilling opportunities (e.g WSET, Food Hygiene Course etc)
Attend trade events during working hours
Annual increment of salary guaranteed for employees who complete one year of service
AWS for all employees who have completed one year of service
Long service award for employees who work 3, 5, 7 and 10 years respectively
Annual company retreats, regular team bonding sessions and meals
Transport claims after midnight

Requirements:

Team player with good leadership skills
Excellent attitude and willingness to learn
Display integrity and initiative
Good communication skills
Proven kitchen experience required
Salary: $3500-4500

Roles & Responsibilities

Duties

1) Washing and Cutting of vegetables

2) Cutting and marination of meat

3) Cooking of food (stir fry, deep fry, steaming)

3) Maintenance of all kitchen equipment

4) Maintain kitchen hygiene & cleanliness

5) Manage kitchen staff

6) Daily stock take and ordering

7) Checking of invoices and goods upon arrival

Responsibilities:

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare and assemble ingredients to use in cooking
• Prepare high-quality meals and food items according to company recipes
• Makes adjustments on food preparation to accommodate customers specific request such as special diet or allergies.
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Season food according to recipes or company needs
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Check quality of ingredients
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages
• Keep records and accounts of food purchases
• Manage and ensure kitchen food cost is on a healthy range
• Minimize food wastage
• Able to assist additional duties as requested by Superior and Management as and when required.

Requirement:

• Proven experience as cook
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Excellent physical condition and stamina
• Calm demeanour to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment
• High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage
• Ability to work flexible hours, and work on weekends & public holidays
• 6 days’ work week

Benefits:

Staff Uniform /Meal Provided

Birthday voucher

Staff discount

Sales target incentive

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that all food is of excellent quality and served in a timely manner.
• 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.
• Receiving feedback and making improvements where necessary.

Requirements:

• Past experience as a working chef.
• Advanced knowledge of the culinary arts.
• Perfectionism in sanitation and quality control.
• Expert multitasking ability.
• Great leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to run stocktaking and place orders for resupply.
• Exemplary work ethic in a high-pressure environment.
• Passion and pride for delighting people with food.

Roles & Responsibilities

Duties

1) Washing and Cutting of vegetables

2) Cutting and marination of meat

3) Cooking of food (stir fry, deep fry, steaming)

3) Maintenance of all kitchen equipment

4) Maintain kitchen hygiene & cleanliness

5) Manage kitchen staff

6) Daily stock take and ordering

7) Checking of invoices and goods upon arrival

• 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

The Chef de Partie is responsible for the supervision of the assigned kitchen’s operation to achieve and maintain the highest standards of food quality preparation and guest satisfaction. Main responsibilities include but not limited to quality and cost control as well as learning and development of colleagues.

Primary Responsibilities

Food Quality

• Monitors food quality and consistency and ensures that the food presented to our guest is of the highest quality standards. 
• Supervises and monitors kitchen operations, works with yield testing, product identification and that the proper rotation and labelling is followed accordingly to written guidelines for food product specifications.
• Daily spot checks, monitors all food items being ordered by the kitchen and ensures all items are utilised completely to avoid wastage.
• Works closely with receiving and storeroom; to ensure that goods received are of the standard quality and meets hotel’s specifications. 
• Constantly assesses freshness, presentation and temperature of food served.

Cost Control

• Ensures food portioning, serving, requisitions and receiving from stores are properly controlled in line with Standard Operating Procedures in order to minimise wastage. 
• Updates menu recipe costing and menu planning as required, as well as for F&B promotions.

Hygiene and Sanitization 

• Responsible for personal hygiene and grooming in accordance to Raffles Hotel Singapore standards, National Environmental Agency standards and HACCP guidelines.
• Enforces the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in kitchens. This includes working areas including, but not restricted to; refrigerators, freezers, ceiling, walls, floors, shelving working tables and working utensils such as carving boards, slicer, mixers, blenders, cutters, woks, pots, pans, etc. 
• Ensures that all equipment is hygienically stored in its designated area.
• Ensures that all perishable items are stored quickly and efficiently, all items are utilised completely to avoid wastage and ingredients are always fresh and within its expiry date. 
• Prevents using spoiled or contaminated products in any phase of food preparation. Colleagues who are ill or suffering from an infection should be not involved in the preparation or handling of food.

Training, Learning and Development of Culinary Team 

• Responsible for the induction and on boarding of new hires. 
• Ensures that colleagues are trained in, and complies with hotel’s rules and regulations. 
• Ensures that colleagues are trained in, and complies with workplace safety and health procedures, hygiene, HAACP standards and emergency procedures. 

Management and Leadership of the Culinary Team  

• Oversees the effective and professional operations of assigned kitchen. 
• Ensures smooth and effective communication amongst the kitchens and other departments.
• Manages the conduct of subordinates and follows through with any employee grievances when necessary. 
• Ensures that all deadlines assigned by supervisors are met.

Involvement in Wider Job Function Relationships 

• Maintains collaborative working relationships with colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Builds guest loyalty and to develop to a professional relationship with local guests and regular patrons.
• Continually improves product through obtaining feedback from guests and patrons.
• Upholds Accor values of Guest Passion, Trust, Sustainable Performance, Spirit of Conquest, Innovation and Respect, when undertaking any tasks and in any internal and external interactions. 
• Follows sustainable procedures and practices that supports ‘Planet 21’ initiatives (Accor’s Corporate Social Responsibility program)

Restaurant Profile

Butcher’s Block is an avant-garde wood-fire dining experience, expressing the elemental affinity and finesse of cooking with wood-fire. Helmed by new Chef de Cuisine Jordan Keao, who was born and raised in Hawaii where cooking, fishing, hunting and farming are a part of everyday life, it exhibits the highest quality of produce, meats and seafood sourced from around the world translated through fire. Feast your eyes on premium meats hanging in the Meat Vault and over 200 exciting wine labels, including a good selection of natural wines, in the Wine Library.

The Senior/Sous Chef supports the Chef de Cuisine as the culinary ambassador of the restaurant, lending the venue personality and soul. The position is responsible for the supervision of the overall culinary operation and for achieving and maintaining the highest standards of food quality and guest satisfaction.

Primary Responsibilities

Food Quality

• Monitors food quality and consistency, and ensures food presented to our guest is of the highest quality standards.
• Supervises and monitors kitchen operations, works with yield testing, product identification and ensures proper rotation and labelling is followed according to guidelines and product specifications.
• Works closely with receiving and storeroom; ensures goods received are of the standard quality and meets hotel’s specifications.
• Constantly assesses freshness, presentation and temperature of food served.

Cost Control

• Ensures food portioning, serving, requisitions and receiving from stores are properly controlled in line with Standard Operating Procedures in order to minimise wastage.
• Updates menu recipe costing and menu planning as required, as well as for F&B promotions.

Hygiene and Sanitisation

• Ensures personal hygiene and grooming in accordance to Raffles Hotel Singapore standards, National Environmental Agency standards and HACCP guidelines.
• Enforces the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in kitchens. This includes working areas including, but not restricted to; refrigerators, freezers, ceiling, walls, floors, shelving working tables and working utensils such as carving boards, slicer, mixers, blenders, cutters, woks, pots, pans, etc.
• Ensures all equipment is hygienically stored in its designated area.
• Ensures all perishable items are stored quickly and efficiently, all items are utilised completely to avoid wastage and ingredients are always fresh and within its expiry date.
• Prevents using spoiled or contaminated products in any phase of food preparation. Colleagues who are ill or suffering from an infection should be not involved in the preparation or handling of food.

Management and leadership of the culinary team

• Be a mentor and role model.
• Supervises all colleague’s performance and be viewed as approachable, fair when dealing with all the Chefs on all culinary matters at all times.
• Assigns in detail specific duties to all colleagues, instructs them in their work and communicates with Executive Chef on all aspects of the kitchen management.
• Liaises with all departments to ensure correct and professional operation is conducted. Ensures all colleagues are on time at all times and that proper disciplinary action is taken when the policies of the culinary division are not followed.
• Coordinates all outlet functions with the Executive Chef, Event Executives and Chef-In-Charge to ensure maximum efficiency and use of facilities, food and colleagues’ productivity.
• Ensures smooth and effective communication among the kitchens and with other departments.
• Compiles weekly colleagues’ schedule and submits to Chef’s Office by 12 pm every Thursday for approval.
• Evaluates the performance of the kitchen colleagues and gives the Executive Chef any recommendations for promotions or other actions.
• Works with the Talent and Culture on hiring of colleagues and ensures that proper follow-up is done, through the entire recruitment process.
• Attends daily meetings at 10 am and all other meetings, which fall under his/her jurisdiction, follows directives given and advises Executive Chef on topics of importance.
• Attends monthly departmental meeting and communicates with the team. Follows up on projects assigned if any.
• Ensures that daily line-up is conducted within respective outlet and documented.
• Ensures that all deadlines are met consistently.
• Monitors and schedules annual leave in a timely and effective manner, with the best intent of outlet/colleagues.

Training, learning and development of culinary team

• Stream lines all training requirements and co-ordinates all arrangements for proper execution of instructions.
• Conducts training regularly for colleagues to develop their skills/new menu items. Records and submits monthly On-the-Job Training hours to Chef’s Office before the 15th of each month.
• Guides the departmental orientation for new hires.
• Ensures that colleagues are aware of hotel rules and regulations.
• Ensures that colleagues are trained on fire and safety, emergency procedures and hygiene.

Other Responsibilities

• Builds guest loyalty and to develop a professional relationship with local guests and regular patrons.
• Continually improves product, presentation, delivery of experience and obtains feedback from guest and patrons.
• Builds a base of long-term loyal patrons through exceeding guests’ expectations. This includes but not limited to engaging with guests during their dining experience in order to gather feedback and information which will exceed their expectations.
• Upholds Accor values of Guest Passion, Trust, Sustainable Performance, Spirit of Conquest, Innovation and Respect, when undertaking any tasks and in any internal and external interactions.
• Follows sustainable procedures and practices that supports ‘Planet 21’ initiatives (Accor’s Corporate Social Responsibility program).

The Junior Sous Chef is responsible for the supervision of the overall kitchen’s operation and for achieving and maintaining the highest standards of food quality and guest satisfaction. Main responsibilities include, but not limited to, quality, training and development of team members.

Primary Responsibilities

Food quality

• Monitors food quality and consistency to ensure that the food presented to our guest is of the highest quality standards.
• Supervises and monitors kitchen operations, works with yield testing, product identification and that the proper rotation and labelling is followed accordingly to written guidelines for food produce specifications.
• Daily spot checks, monitors all food items being ordered by the kitchen and to ensure all items are utilised completely to avoid wastage.
• Works closely with receiving and storeroom and ensures that goods received are of the standard quality and meets hotel’s specifications.
• Constantly assesses freshness, presentation and temperature of food served.
• Supervises food tasting sessions.

Cost control

• Ensures food portioning, serving, requisitions and receiving from stores are properly controlled in line with Standard Operating Procedures in order to minimise wastage.
• Updates menu recipe costing and menu planning as required, as well as for F&B promotions.

Hygiene and sanitisation

• Responsible for personal hygiene and grooming in accordance to Raffles Hotel Singapore standards, National Environmental Agency standards and HACCP guidelines.
• Enforces the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in kitchens. This includes working areas including, but not restricted to; refrigerators, freezers, ceiling, walls, floors, shelving working tables and working utensils such as carving boards, slicer, mixers, blenders, cutters, woks, pots, pans, etc.
• Ensures that all equipment is hygienically stored in its designated area.
• Ensures that all perishable items are stored quickly and efficiently, items are utilised completely to avoid wastage and ingredients are always fresh and within its expiry date.
• Prevents using spoiled or contaminated products in any phase of food preparation. This will prevent colleagues who are ill or suffering from an infection from taking part in the preparation or handling of food.

Management and leadership of the culinary team

• Supervises the work of the colleagues and viewed as approachable, fair when dealing with all the Chefs on all culinary matters at all times.
• Assigns in detail specific duties to all colleagues, instructs them in their work and communicates with Executive Chef on all aspects of the kitchen management.
• Liaises with all departments to ensure correct and professional operation is conducted. Ensures all colleagues are on time at all times and that proper disciplinary action is taken when the policies of the culinary division are not followed.
• Ensures smooth and effective communication among the kitchens and with other departments
• Ensures that all deadlines are met.

Training, learning and development of culinary team

• Conducts training regularly for colleagues to develop their skills/new menu items.
• Records and submits monthly On-the-Job Training hours to Chef’s Office before the 15th of each month.
• Guides the departmental orientation for new hires.
• Ensures that colleagues are aware of hotel rules and regulations.
• Ensures that colleagues are trained on fire and safety, emergency procedures and hygiene.

Involvement in wider job function relationships

• Maintains collaborative working relationships with colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Builds guest loyalty and develops a professional relationship with local guests and regular patrons.
• Continually improves product through obtaining feedback from guests and patrons.
• To uphold Accor values of Guest Passion, Trust, Sustainable Performance, Spirit of Conquest, Innovation and Respect, when undertaking any tasks and in any internal and external interactions.
• Follows sustainable procedures and practices that supports ‘Planet 21’ initiatives (Accor’s Corporate Social Responsibility program).