Chef
Summary
A cook/chef prepares and plates breakfast, brunch, and dinner dishes in a café-bar hybrid, ensuring quality, hygiene, and consistency in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Job Title: Cook / Chef
Location: EarlyAfter Cafe & Bar — 33 Mohammed Sultan Road, Singapore
Type: Full-Time
About EarlyAfter
EarlyAfter is a hybrid café and cocktail bar inspired by the rhythm of city life — from first sip to last call. By day, we serve breakfast, brunch, and specialty coffee; by night, we transform into a cozy bar with crafted cocktails and hearty mains. We believe in good food, warm service, and consistency that delights our guests every time.
Role Overview
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Cook/Chef to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in well-executed dishes, and brings a calm, positive energy to the team. You’ll prepare and plate items across breakfast, brunch, and dinner service, ensuring quality, hygiene, and timing are always on point.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook dishes according to EarlyAfter’s recipes, standards, and plating guidelines.
- Manage mise-en-place for each service period (breakfast, brunch, dinner).
- Ensure consistency in taste, portion, and presentation for all menu items.
- Assist in new dish testing, R&D, and seasonal menu updates.
- Maintain a clean, organized kitchen that meets NEA hygiene and safety standards.
- Monitor food stock levels, handle deliveries, and report shortages to the Head Chef / Manager.
- Support smooth coordination between kitchen and service team, ensuring timely order flow.
- Uphold EarlyAfter’s brand standards and values of professionalism, teamwork, and care.
Requirements
- Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in a café, restaurant, or bistro kitchen
- Strong foundation in Western and Asian-fusion cuisine
- Good understanding of basic kitchen operations (prep, grill, pan, fry, sauce work)
- Food hygiene certification
- Ability to handle busy periods with calmness and efficiency
- Positive work attitude, punctual, and reliable
- Must work weekends and public holidays (rotational/ Staggered Duties)
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
- Staff meals and beverages
- Growth opportunities in a creative and expanding F&B group
- Supportive team culture with structured training and development