DUTIES & 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
• Places equipment, tools or ingredient orders in response to possible detected shortfalls
• When required, makes arrangements for repairs of cooking equipment
• Hires, manages, trains and educates 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
• Supervises his/her subordinates’ work on dishes and guides them, at times hand holding them, to produce the best expected outcome
• Ensures that base food preparations and mise en place are well organized for service, allowing smooth kitchen operations
• Calculate the workload and remuneration of kitchen staff
• Trains kitchen staff to maintain consistency in the highest possible standard in food production and workplace hygiene, as well as to support a continuous improvement process
• Maintains payroll, punctuality and attendance records
• Follows and strictly implements all food and sanitary rules as well as safety guidelines
• Encourages coworkers to cooperate and respect one another, motivates team work
• Keeps updated in the latest trends in culinary trends and kitchen processes and technologies
• Helps in the sourcing of food raw materials to ensure quality dishes and coordinates with vendors to guarantee reliability of ingredient supplies at the best possible quality within the department’s food cost target set by management
• Prepares 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
• Ensures that staff are aware of the job list and the different sections it covers such as meal schedules, functions, and holidays
• 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
• Undertakes any other duties and ad hoc related roles as the business requires

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts or Science, Business, or relevant fields
• Five (5) to Seven (7) years of experience as a 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
• Proven ability of kitchen management
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Tenacious in picking up concepts and possesses strong 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
• Good communication skills
• Team player

What is INITIA GROUP?

The biggest lifestyle beauty lounge. INITIA Group sets out to find a consumer service business that is experience-based, differentiated and advantaged, non-seasonal, non-cyclical, highly predictable, has strong senior management, and strong online presence. Initia has been in the beauty industry and has created a series of new concept salons that blend with lifestyle and trends to provide unique and fascinating lounges.

Initia is not just doing beauty business alone, but it also has business in the F&B Industry and Art. It has been around for years and it has been working with local and many Korean companies in Singapore and in Malaysia.

We are on the hunt for a Restaurant Captain/ Captain F&B who is responsible for promoting and ensuring guest satisfaction, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment and ensuring only the highest quality products are being served. Establishes rapport with guests to build guest loyalty and gather constructive feedback to ensure satisfaction of every individual guest. Also to handle daily team member relations, and encourage problem solving by team members through proper training and empowerment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Ensures that guests have a pleasant and memorable dining experience.
• Monitors setup, maintenance, cleanliness and safety of Dining areas.
• Able to answer any questions regarding menu and assist with menu selections.
• Supervises and trains the Staff to standards of excellence.
• This individual is required to act as supervisor on duty in absence of the Manager.
• This individual must be able to complete opening and closing duties/checklists in a timely fashion.
• This individual must coordinate food service between kitchen and dining staff.
• Check with guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverages.
• Present an accurate final bill to guests and process payment.
• Any other duties related to food and beverage service assigned by the manager.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Good communication skills spoken and written
• Should have a pleasing personality.
• Excellent guest service skills.
• Good knowledge of food and beverage service.

The Production Manager oversees all operations of the food production plant, ensuring work processes are simplified, costs are reduced, and production processes run efficiently. He/She sets key performance indicators (KPI), and develops new food production standards and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

He/She monitors quality assurance, investigates production or quality issues and recommends solutions. He/She must undergo training in internal food safety audits and serves on the organisation's food safety internal audit committee.

He/She works in a food production environment and may be required to work in shifts. He/She is exposed to physically demanding work conditions such as long standing hours and hot or cold temperatures.

• Arrange plant visits and physical inspections by external auditors.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and prepare reports and work instructions.
• Draft capacity plans to evaluate sustainability of new or modified manufacturing processes.
• Establish food production strategies for sustainability.
• Establish production documentations and maintenance.
• Identify and implement yield opportunities and forecast yield targets.
• Implement new or modified production processes for regulatory approval, commissioning and operation.
• Implement test programmes to resolve hardware and major set-up issues in mass production.
• Improve operation planning through the use of big data and advanced analytics modelling.
• Investigate low yield and quality assurance.
• Investigate production or quality issues and recommend solutions.
• Lead key production processes in compliance with budget, schedules, quality control, and cross-departmental coordination.
• Lead working level communities to explore opportunities for improvement projects.
• Manage manpower, equipment, raw materials and ingredient resources to meet production objectives.
• Review regular production performance reports.
• Set food production key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support product quality and food safety processes to ensure that finished products meet specifications and regulatory standards.

Job Summary

The Chinese Cuisine Chef is responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting authentic Chinese cuisine with a specialization in handmade noodles, noodle-based dishes, and Chinese-style barbecue (BBQ) products. The role ensures high standards of food quality, consistency, food safety, and operational efficiency while maintaining traditional cooking techniques and recipes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Food Preparation and Cooking

• Prepare and cook a variety of Chinese noodle dishes, including hand-pulled noodles, knife-cut noodles, braised noodles, and specialty regional noodle dishes.
• Prepare and cook Chinese-style BBQ items, including roasted meats, skewers, grilled dishes, and marinated specialties.
• Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control according to company standards.
• Monitor cooking temperatures, preparation methods, and food quality throughout the production process.

2. Menu Development

• Assist in developing and improving noodle and BBQ menu offerings.
• Create and standardize recipes to ensure product consistency.
• Introduce new dishes and seasonal menu items based on customer preferences and market trends.

3. Kitchen Operations

• Organize daily food preparation and production schedules.
• Manage ingredient usage and minimize food wastage.
• Ensure sufficient stock of ingredients and communicate purchasing requirements to management.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations during service periods.

4. Food Safety and Hygiene

• Maintain strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Ensure proper food storage, labeling, and stock rotation practices.
• Follow all company SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in food safety inspections and audits when required.

5. Quality Control

• Inspect ingredients for freshness and quality before use.
• Monitor finished products to ensure they meet established standards.
• Implement corrective actions when food quality issues arise.

6. Team Leadership and Training

• Supervise and train junior chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants.
• Demonstrate proper cooking techniques and food preparation methods.
• Promote teamwork and maintain a professional kitchen environment.

7. Equipment Maintenance

• Ensure proper use and maintenance of kitchen equipment, BBQ ovens, grills, noodle-making equipment, and cooking utensils.
• Report equipment malfunctions and maintenance requirements promptly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Chinese Cuisine Chef specializing in noodles and BBQ.
• Strong knowledge of Chinese cooking techniques, seasoning, marination, roasting, grilling, and noodle preparation.
• Familiarity with regional Chinese cuisines, particularly Shaanxi, Northern Chinese, or traditional BBQ dishes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

1. JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Kitchen Assistant

Occupation

Kitchen Assistant 

Job Description & Requirements

WHO ARE WE?

INITIA Group SG is the biggest lifestyle beauty lounge in Singapore & Malaysia. INITIA sets out to find a consumer service business that is experience-based, differentiated and advantaged, non-seasonal, non-cyclical, highly predictable, has strong senior management, and strong online presence. Initia has been in the beauty industry and has created a series of new concept salons that blend with lifestyle and trends to provide unique and fascinating lounges.

Initia is not just doing beauty business alone, but it also has business in the F&B Industry and Art. It has been around for years and it has been working with local and many Korean companies in Singapore and in Malaysia.

JOB OVERVIEW: 

We are seeking dedicated and flexible Kitchen Assistants to join our dynamic kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the kitchen staff and ensure smooth operations during service. You will work alongside experienced cooks to prepare food and maintain high hygiene standards while contributing to the success of the kitchen.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly at appropriate temperatures

• Handling multiple food orders at one time

• Assisting other cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed

• Help to prepare food before the arrival of the guests for special arrangement/ reservation

• Operates various kitchen appliances such as blender, oven, grill or stand mixer

• Cleans food preparation areas and maintains the cleanliness of the kitchen

• Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.

• Utensils to be sanitized at the end of the shift

• Cleans up after business hours

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 1 year of experience in a kitchen or food-related role.

• Hygiene course certification or equivalent.

• Ability to work efficiently in a team-based, fast-paced environment.

• Versatile and adaptable to changing tasks.

• Experience with cold menu preparation and handling ingredients is a plus.

2. SKILLS

RecipesLifestyleIngredientsFood SafetyCookingWorkplace SafetyUnloadingSanitationComplianceSalonsGood Communication SkillsCustomer SatisfactionBeauty IndustryCutWorkplace Safety and Health

3. KEY INFORMATION

Job Post Duration

30 Calendar Days

Auto-closes on: 1 Jul 2022

Number of Vacancies

10

Job Function

F&B

Position Level

Junior Executive

Minimum Years of Experience

2

Employment Type

Full Time

Minimum Qualification Level

ITE diploma

Field of Study

Food & Beverage Management/Services

Monthly Salary Range (SGD)

$2,000 - 2,900

Government Support

No schemes selected

4. WORKPLACE DETAILS

Workplace Address

Local

Postal Code

228773

Block/House No.

20

Street Name

KRAMAT LANE

Building Name (optional)

UNITED HOUSE

5. SCREENING QUESTIONS

There are no screening questions for this job posting.

The Research and Development (R&D) Chef creates new recipes to improve food product from the organisation. Ready to designs new recipes in consideration of ideas and market demand for new products. Ready to improves recipes and preparation methods to meet mass production and regulatory needs. Ready to helps to design marketing strategies based on candidate approach and ideas in creating new products.

Candidate should skilled in culinary arts and is experienced in the Food and Beverage (F&B) sector. Candidate works in a kitchen or laboratory. Candidate has good knowledge on food science and is familiar with nutrition and mass production needs. Candidate has sound understanding of cultural and culinary trends. Candidate is very creative in developing and presenting products.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in data gathering for new product specifications.

• Confirm product formulations and other information for constructing product profiles.

• Create new recipes and refine taste profiles through experimentation.

• Develop ideas from food preparation processes for marketing purposes.

• Develop product improvements based on sensory testing and consumer data.

• Establish product specifications and documentations.

• Make recommendations in the design of new manufacturing processes or to change current equipment or processes.

• Modify new product recipes and ingredient selection while taking note of nutrition, shelf life and regulations.

• Plan, manage and run panel sessions and sensory tests on food products.

• Refine recipe formulation for mass production purposes.

• Review ingredients to meet customer needs and requirements.

• Review methods to improve quality of new food products and compliance with food regulations during mass production.

• Suggest alternative ingredients and food preparation processes to meet mass production and compliance needs.

• Suggest changes to new food production processes.

• Support sales team by preparing samples for local and overseas customers.

• Troubleshoot production processes to resolve production, quality and regulatory compliance issues.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of food science and nutrition.

• Excellent culinary skills and creativity.

• Ability to work well under pressure.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

• Ability to conduct thorough research.

• Proficiency in using kitchen equipment and tools.

• Knowledge of food safety regulations.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Willingness to stay updated on industry trends.

• Experience in training and mentoring staff.

• Ability to source and evaluate new ingredients.

• Degree or Diploma or minimum three years relevant work experience

• Able to work early mornings, nights, and weekends