Executive Chef
Job Summary
Lead kitchen operations by managing ingredient ordering, supervising cooking activities, training staff, and ensuring quality, hygiene, and efficiency in a fast-paced F&B environment. Collaborate with suppliers and support menu planning and new product creation.
Responsibilities
- Manage weekly and daily ingredient ordering for individual kitchen sections to ensure uninterrupted operations
- Supervise cooking activities to ensure dishes meet established recipes and quality standards
- Prepare mise-en-place and ingredients to support smooth daily kitchen operations
- Maintain the highest standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene at all times
- Train new employees to ensure consistent food presentation, taste, and texture
- Evaluate subordinate performance and recommend promotions or other personnel actions
- Ensure kitchen staff comply with quality, hygiene, and cleanliness standards
- Coordinate and oversee receipt and collection of supplier deliveries to maintain inventory accuracy
- Negotiate with suppliers to secure quality goods at affordable prices
- Lead set-up activities for new restaurant openings
- Compile and submit reports on all kitchen operations to support management decisions
- Plan menus and perform costing to optimize profitability and customer satisfaction
- Develop new products and recipes to enhance the menu offering
- Maintain personal hygiene and adhere to all guidelines for safe food handling and order preparation
- Communicate effectively in Japanese to liaise with the Japanese R&D team
Required competencies and certifications
- WSQ Food & Hygiene Certificate
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Minimum GCE N-Level or ITE qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of experience in F&B or relevant roles
- Passion for culinary arts
- Positive attitude with demonstrated ability to influence and lead a team
- Strong understanding of kitchen operation procedures
- Ability to perform split shifts and work on weekends and public holidays
- Ability to multi-task, adapt to a fast-paced environment, and work under pressure
- Commitment to upholding excellent food hygiene and kitchen safety practices