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• Master the control of fire for cooking different dishes

• Carry out duties in the respective areas including cutter, soup, grill and noodle station

• Ensure all the food quality and all dishes are served according to adhere to company’s standard SOPs on the product quality

• Familiarise with the menu

• Prepare all specified ingredients and sauces before the start of operation

• Arrange and prepare staff meals

• Check quality and expiry date of sauces

• Responsible for the ordering and inventory of the department

• Select and ensure the quality of the food items received from supplier

• Conduct stock inventory and place order for the kitchen area

• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene of the department and tools

• Maintain a sanitary environment at the kitchen area

• Ensure all 5S and HACCP requirements adhere to regulations

• Ensure that all activities conform to HACCP & 5S requirements

• To perform any other duties assigned by superior

Any other jobs or duties assigned by the Chief Chef from time to time

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for the profit & loss of the kitchen and implement appropriate food cost control measures
• Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen to ensure all dishes are served according to company’s standard
• Supervise and guide the team to foster a positive work environment
• Develop new dishes to ensure the variation and the quality of food
• Conduct pre-operational and regular checks of the kitchen
• Control labour through effective manpower scheduling and monitor leave of staff
• Ensure the kitchen equipment is functioning and arrange for repair when necessary
• Ensure that all activities conform to HACCP & 5S requirements
• Any other jobs or duties assigned by the Executive Chef from time to time.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 6 years of relevant experience in Chinese cuisine
• Experience in managing staff
• Specialize in Chinese cuisine and in-depth knowledge in nutritional cooking
• Execellent time management and able to multi-task
• Good leadership and organizational skills

Job Description & Requirements

Roles & Responsibilities

You will be an integral part of the kitchen leadership team, working closely with the Head Chef or Executive Chef to ensure the highest quality of food preparation and service. You will assist in menu planning, supervising kitchen staff, and maintaining kitchen operations to uphold the restaurant's standards of excellence. At Riverview Tandoor, we are always looking for new ideas and creations to be added into our menu to create a different environment, whereby we are able to cater to everyone's taste buds.

Key Responsibilities:

· Assist in menu planning, recipe development, and ensuring consistent food quality.

· Oversee food preparation, including cooking, plating, and presentation.

· Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring they follow recipes and best practices.

· Collaborate with the Head Chef or Executive Chef to create daily specials and seasonal menus.

· Manage inventory, order supplies, and maintain stock levels to minimize waste and control costs.

· Monitor kitchen equipment for functionality and coordinate maintenance and repairs as needed.

· Maintain kitchen hygiene and cleanliness according to health and safety standards.

· Enforce food safety and sanitation practices to ensure the safety of both staff and customers.

· Assist in scheduling kitchen staff and managing labour costs.

· Participate in hiring and onboarding new kitchen team members.

· Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure efficient service and address customer feedback.

Qualifications:

• Culinary degree or relevant culinary certification is preferred.
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar leadership role in restaurant kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety and sanitation.
• Proficiency in menu planning, recipe development and food costing.
• Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor kitchen staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Description & Requirements

Roles & Responsibilities

You will be an integral part of the kitchen leadership team, working closely with the Head Chef or Executive Chef to ensure the highest quality of food preparation and service. You will assist in menu planning, supervising kitchen staff, and maintaining kitchen operations to uphold the restaurant's standards of excellence. At Riverview Tandoor, we are always looking for new ideas and creations to be added into our menu to create a different environment, whereby we are able to cater to everyone's taste buds.

Key Responsibilities:

· Assist in menu planning, recipe development, and ensuring consistent food quality.

· Oversee food preparation, including cooking, plating, and presentation.

· Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring they follow recipes and best practices.

· Collaborate with the Head Chef or Executive Chef to create daily specials and seasonal menus.

· Manage inventory, order supplies, and maintain stock levels to minimize waste and control costs.

· Monitor kitchen equipment for functionality and coordinate maintenance and repairs as needed.

· Maintain kitchen hygiene and cleanliness according to health and safety standards.

· Enforce food safety and sanitation practices to ensure the safety of both staff and customers.

· Assist in scheduling kitchen staff and managing labour costs.

· Participate in hiring and onboarding new kitchen team members.

· Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure efficient service and address customer feedback.

Qualifications:

• Culinary degree or relevant culinary certification is preferred.
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar leadership role in restaurant kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety and sanitation.
• Proficiency in menu planning, recipe development and food costing.
• Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor kitchen staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Responsibilities / 工作职责

1. Prepare and cook a variety of Cantonese dishes according to company recipes and standards.
   根据公司食谱及标准，制作及烹调各类粤菜。

2. Perform food preparation duties, including cutting, marinating, seasoning, and portioning ingredients.
   负责食材的准备工作，包括切配、腌制、调味及分装。

3. Ensure food quality, taste, presentation, and consistency meet company requirements.
   确保菜品质量、口味、摆盘及出品标准符合公司要求。

4. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen in compliance with food safety regulations.
   保持厨房清洁卫生，并遵守食品安全及卫生规定。

5. Monitor food inventory and assist in stock control and ordering of ingredients.
   协助管理食材库存，并参与订货及库存控制工作。

6. Ensure proper storage and handling of food ingredients.
   确保食材得到妥善储存及处理。

7. Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
   安全及有效地操作厨房设备。

8. Assist in menu planning and development of new dishes when required.
   根据需要协助菜单规划及新菜品开发。

9. Work closely with kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
   与厨房团队紧密合作，确保日常运营顺畅。

10. Follow workplace safety and health procedures at all times.
    严格遵守工作场所安全与健康规定。

Requirements / 职位要求

1. Relevant experience in preparing and cooking Cantonese cuisine.
   具备粤菜制作及烹饪相关经验。

2. Knowledge of Chinese cooking techniques, including stir-frying, steaming, roasting, and soup preparation.
   熟悉中式烹饪技巧，包括炒、蒸、烧腊及汤类制作等。

3. Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
   能够适应快节奏厨房工作环境。

4. Good understanding of food hygiene and safety practices.
   了解食品卫生及食品安全操作要求。

5. Responsible, hardworking, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
   工作认真负责，吃苦耐劳，能够独立工作及团队合作。

Working Conditions / 工作条件

Working Hours: As per company schedule
工作时间：根据公司排班安排

Job Responsibilities / 工作职责

1. Prepare and cook a variety of Cantonese dishes according to company recipes and standards.
   根据公司食谱及标准，制作及烹调各类粤菜。

2. Perform food preparation duties, including cutting, marinating, seasoning, and portioning ingredients.
   负责食材的准备工作，包括切配、腌制、调味及分装。

3. Ensure food quality, taste, presentation, and consistency meet company requirements.
   确保菜品质量、口味、摆盘及出品标准符合公司要求。

4. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen in compliance with food safety regulations.
   保持厨房清洁卫生，并遵守食品安全及卫生规定。

5. Monitor food inventory and assist in stock control and ordering of ingredients.
   协助管理食材库存，并参与订货及库存控制工作。

6. Ensure proper storage and handling of food ingredients.
   确保食材得到妥善储存及处理。

7. Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
   安全及有效地操作厨房设备。

8. Assist in menu planning and development of new dishes when required.
   根据需要协助菜单规划及新菜品开发。

9. Work closely with kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
   与厨房团队紧密合作，确保日常运营顺畅。

10. Follow workplace safety and health procedures at all times.
    严格遵守工作场所安全与健康规定。

Requirements / 职位要求

1. Relevant experience in preparing and cooking Cantonese cuisine.
   具备粤菜制作及烹饪相关经验。

2. Knowledge of Chinese cooking techniques, including stir-frying, steaming, roasting, and soup preparation.
   熟悉中式烹饪技巧，包括炒、蒸、烧腊及汤类制作等。

3. Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
   能够适应快节奏厨房工作环境。

4. Good understanding of food hygiene and safety practices.
   了解食品卫生及食品安全操作要求。

5. Responsible, hardworking, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
   工作认真负责，吃苦耐劳，能够独立工作及团队合作。

Working Conditions / 工作条件

Working Hours: As per company schedule
工作时间：根据公司排班安排

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

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

Sous Chef

Occupation

Sous Chef

Job Description 

1. 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

2. Helps control and direct the food preparation process efficiently and professionally

3. Ensures that the kitchen runs on schedule and that food and related services are of a high grade

4. Supports the Head Chef in planning and coordinating tasks while keeping labor expenses in mind

5. Identifies and resolves any challenges that emerge in the kitchen as well as takes charge of any potentially dangerous scenario

6. Helps create meals using new or current culinary inventions or as the business prescribes

7. Approves and polishes dishes before they are delivered and served to customers

8. Produces quality menu that could change seasonally as the business requires

9. Places equipment, tools or ingredient orders in response to possible detected shortfalls

10. When required and directed, makes arrangements for repairs of cooking equipment

11. When directed by the Head Chef, hires, manages, trains and educates kitchen workers to be par with the highest possible culinary standards

12. Manages kitchen stocks and ensures minimal wastage

13. Assists to forecast and assess personnel requirements ensuring no shortage or excess of kitchen staff while keeping labor costs in control

14. Helps purchase, store, and handle all food products and materials within the agreed-upon budget and to maximize gross profit to include the effective staff management and staff salary

15. Helps supervise subordinates’ work on dishes and guides them, at times hand holding them, to produce the best expected outcome

16. Assists in ensuring that base food preparations and mise en place are well organized for service, allowing smooth kitchen operations

17. When required, regulates the workload of junior kitchen staff

18. Helps train 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

19. Helps maintain punctuality and attendance records

20. Follows and strictly implements all food and sanitary rules as well as safety guidelines

21. Encourages coworkers to cooperate and respect one another, motivates team work

22. Keeps updated in the latest trends in culinary trends and kitchen processes and technologies

23. 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

24. 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

25. Ensures that staff are aware of the job list and the different sections it covers such as meal schedules, functions, and holidays

26. Helps the Head Chef to ascertain 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

27. If and when directed by the Head Chef, keeps recipe files in excellent condition and up-to-date

28. 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

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a Jr 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

• Working knowledge of kitchen organizing

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• 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

• Good communication skills

• Team player

2. SKILLS

RecipesIngredientsWell OrganisedFood SafetyCookingFood QualityInventorySanitationRaw MaterialsRestaurant ManagementGood Communication SkillsHACCPExcessStaff ManagementHazard Analysis

3. KEY INFORMATION

Job Post Duration

30 Calendar Days

Number of Vacancies

10

Job Function

F&B

Position Level

Professional

Minimum Years of Experience

3

Employment Type

Permanent, Full Time

Minimum Qualification Level

Advanced / Specialist / Management / Graduate Diploma

Field of Study

Culinary skills

Monthly Salary Range (SGD)

$3,300 - 4,000

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

1. JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Head Chef

Occupation

Head Chef

Job Description 

1. 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

2. Controls and directs the food preparation process efficiently and professionally

3. Creates meals using new or current culinary inventions or as the business prescribes

4. Approves and polishes dishes before they are delivered and served to customers

5. Produces quality menu that could change seasonally as the business requires

6. Places equipment, tools or ingredient orders in response to possible detected shortfalls

7. When required, makes arrangements for repairs of cooking equipment

8. Hires, manages, trains and educates kitchen workers to be par with the highest possible culinary standards

9. Manages kitchen stocks and ensures minimal wastage

10. Forecasts and assesses personnel requirements ensuring no shortage or excess of kitchen staff while keeping labor costs in control

11. 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

12. Supervises his/her subordinates’ work on dishes and guides them, at times hand holding them, to produce the best expected outcome

13. Ensures that base food preparations and mise en place are well organized for service, allowing smooth kitchen operations

14. Calculate the workload and remuneration of kitchen staff

15. 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

16. Maintains payroll, punctuality and attendance records

17. Follows and strictly implements all food and sanitary rules as well as safety guidelines

18. Encourages coworkers to cooperate and respect one another, motivates team work

19. Keeps updated in the latest trends in culinary trends and kitchen processes and technologies

20. 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

21. 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

22. Ensures that staff are aware of the job list and the different sections it covers such as meal schedules, functions, and holidays

23. 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

24. If and when necessary, keeps recipe files in excellent condition and up-to-date

25. Undertakes any other duties and ad hoc related roles as the business requires

Qualifications

1. Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts or Science, Business, or relevant fields

2. Five (5) to Seven (7) years of experience as a chef

3. Completed the WSQ Basic Food Hygiene Course – Food Safety Course Levels 1 and 2

4. Updated in control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) regulations or hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) methods

5. Proven ability of kitchen management

6. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

7. Tenacious in picking up concepts and possesses strong logical and analytical problem-solving skills

8. Able to grasp business requirements and processes

9. Good understanding of computer software such as POS, restaurant management system, and Microsoft Office

10. Service oriented, meticulous, attention to detail

11. Good communication skills

12. Team player

2. SKILLS

RecipesIngredientsWell OrganisedFood SafetyCookingSanitationPayrollRaw MaterialsRestaurant ManagementHACCPNutritionExcessTenaciousStaff ManagementHazard Analysis

3. KEY INFORMATION

Job Post Duration

30 Calendar Days

Number of Vacancies

10

Job Function

F&B

Position Level

Professional

Minimum Years of Experience

5

Employment Type

Permanent, Full Time

Minimum Qualification Level

Advanced / Specialist / Management / Graduate Diploma

Field of Study

Culinary skills 

Monthly Salary Range (SGD)

$4,000 - $6,000

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

Job Summary

The Sous Chef supports the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen and back-of-house operations, including menu planning, cost control, staff supervision, administration, and maintaining hygiene and safety standards. The role ensures smooth workflow, consistent food quality, and adherence to company procedures and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing daily food production and overall kitchen operations to ensure smooth service.
• Support manpower planning and maintain effective communication with the kitchen team to ensure efficient workflow.
• Ensure food served meets quality, taste, nutrition, and safety standards.
• Assist in planning and executing monthly rotating menus, special promotions, and banquet menus in collaboration with the Head Chef/Unit Manager.
• Address and follow up on customer feedback regarding food quality and kitchen services, ensuring service recovery where needed.
• Coordinate with F&B teams for daily and weekly banquet or event requirements.
• Ensure all services and operations comply with in-house, corporate, and regulatory standards.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as submitting inventory, cost control, and operational reports.
• Prepare and submit HR-related documentation (e.g., attendance, leave, timecards) for kitchen staff to the reporting manager.
• Attend service or operational meetings and contribute to improving overall service levels.
• Assist in staff training, development, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure safe and proper usage of all kitchen and cleaning equipment; report faulty equipment promptly.
• Uphold and enhance hygiene, workplace safety, and food safety standards for both front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
• Ensure accurate recording of food sampling logs, daily cooking core temperatures, and refrigerator/chiller temperature logs.
• Support Head Chef and management during visits from other departments (e.g., HR, Purchasing, Finance, SEQ).
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head Chef, client, or management to support operational needs.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience in a professional kitchen environment, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to ensure effective teamwork and clear instructions.
• Good organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and coordinate workflows in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills to work effectively with staff at all levels and handle customer interactions professionally.
• Ability to understand menu planning, food costing, and kitchen operations within organizational objectives.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to respond professionally to feedback.
• Team player with leadership qualities and a commitment to maintaining high culinary standards.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, safety regulations, and adherence to company and regulatory requirements.

Job Description

1. 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
2. Helps control and direct the food preparation process efficiently and professionally
3. Ensures that the kitchen runs on schedule and that food and related services are of a high grade
4. Supports the Head Chef in planning and coordinating tasks while keeping labor expenses in mind
5. Identifies and resolves any challenges that emerge in the kitchen as well as takes charge of any potentially dangerous scenario
6. Helps create meals using new or current culinary inventions or as the business prescribes
7. Approves and polishes dishes before they are delivered and served to customers
8. Produces quality menu that could change seasonally as the business requires
9. Places equipment, tools or ingredient orders in response to possible detected shortfalls
10. When required and directed, makes arrangements for repairs of cooking equipment
11. When directed by the Head Chef, hires, manages, trains and educates kitchen workers to be par with the highest possible culinary standards
12. Manages kitchen stocks and ensures minimal wastage
13. Assists to forecast and assess personnel requirements ensuring no shortage or excess of kitchen staff while keeping labor costs in control
14. Helps purchase, store, and handle all food products and materials within the agreed-upon budget and to maximize gross profit to include the effective staff management and staff salary
15. Helps supervise subordinates’ work on dishes and guides them, at times hand holding them, to produce the best expected outcome
16. Assists in ensuring that base food preparations and mise en place are well organized for service, allowing smooth kitchen operations
17. When required, regulates the workload of junior kitchen staff
18. Helps train 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
19. Helps maintain punctuality and attendance records
20. Follows and strictly implements all food and sanitary rules as well as safety guidelines
21. Encourages coworkers to cooperate and respect one another, motivates team work
22. Keeps updated in the latest trends in culinary trends and kitchen processes and technologies
23. 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
24. 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
25. Ensures that staff are aware of the job list and the different sections it covers such as meal schedules, functions, and holidays
26. Helps the Head Chef to ascertain 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
27. If and when directed by the Head Chef, keeps recipe files in excellent condition and up-to-date
28. 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
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a Jr 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
• Working knowledge of kitchen organizing
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• 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
• Good communication skills
• Team player

Role Summary

The Chef is responsible for planning, preparing, and presenting high-quality dishes while maintaining food safety, kitchen hygiene, and consistent culinary standards. The role supports menu development and ensures an exceptional dining experience for guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes according to the restaurant's recipes and quality standards.
• Develop and improve menu offerings, including seasonal and specialty dishes.
• Ensure consistency in food preparation, presentation, taste, and portion control.
• Monitor food quality and freshness of ingredients.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards in compliance with Singapore regulations.
• Manage food inventory, stock ordering, and ingredient storage.
• Minimize food wastage and control kitchen costs.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff on preparation techniques and quality standards.
• Coordinate with restaurant management to support promotions, events, and special menus.
• Ensure efficient kitchen operations during service periods.

Requirements

• Diploma, Certificate, or relevant professional culinary training.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Chef or similar culinary role.
• Strong knowledge of South Indian, Indian, or specialty cuisine (adjust based on the restaurant's concept).
• Knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in fine dining or specialty restaurant operations.
• Experience creating authentic regional dishes and menu development.
• Experience managing kitchen staff and food cost control.

• Support the day-to-day kitchen operations to ensure smooth and consistent service.  
• Prepare and present dishes according to established recipes and quality standards.  
• Assist in managing hot kitchen operations, including wood-fired and/or charcoal grill stations.
•  Monitor food quality and ensure consistency during preparation and service.  
• Support food cost management through proper portioning and minimising wastage.  
• Assist with stock control, inventory checks, ordering, and receiving of goods. 
•  Ensure all ingredients and deliveries meet freshness and quality standards.  
• Maintain cleanliness, food hygiene, and workplace safety standards at all times.  
• Ensure proper handling and maintenance of kitchen equipment, including grill and fire-based cooking equipment.  
• Support staff scheduling and daily kitchen coordination. 
•  Guide and support junior kitchen staff to maintain smooth operations and teamwork.  
• Participate in daily briefings and maintain clear communication within the kitchen team.  
• Work closely with the Head Chef on menu improvements and seasonal offerings.  
• Maintain a clean, organised, and positive kitchen environment.  

Requirements 

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a restaurant environment.  
• Experience with wood-fired cooking and/or charcoal grill operations preferred.  
• Good understanding of grilling techniques, fire management, and meat or seafood preparation.  
• Able to work well during busy service periods in a team-oriented environment.  
• Able to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays.  
• Hands-on, organised, and dependable with a positive working attitude.  
• Experience in modern grill, steakhouse, Mediterranean, or open-fire concept restaurants is an advantage. 

Job Description:

• Prepare, supervise, and monitor food production to ensure consistent quality, freshness, taste, and presentation in accordance with company standards.
• Taste and inspect all food prepared to maintain quality control and uphold culinary standards.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, testing, and regular review of recipes and product yields to ensure accurate costing and profitability.
• Oversee and organize kitchen inventory, stock levels, and ingredients, including inventory tracking, supplier coordination, purchasing, and order follow-ups.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and workplace health standards at all times.
• Coordinate daily kitchen operations by relaying orders efficiently and ensuring timely food preparation and service.
• Communicate menu changes, ingredient updates, special promotions, and dietary requirements to the kitchen team.
• Maintain portion control, minimize food waste, and support effective food cost management initiatives.
• Supervise kitchen staff to ensure adherence to operational procedures, grooming standards, and professional conduct.
• Ensure all kitchen staff are properly groomed, wear clean and tidy uniforms, and maintain a professional appearance.
• Support administrative and operational functions to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.