Head Chef
About Us
27 Degrees West is a contemporary Indian restaurant and cocktail bar on Orchard Road, where the rich tapestry of India's culinary heritage is reimagined through our signature "vibe dining" concept — a multi-sensory experience crafted to make every meal memorable. Alongside the restaurant sits our cocktail bar, where inventive mixology meets an electric evening atmosphere. We take pride in authenticity, craft and consistency, and we're looking for a Head Chef with the technical mastery and creativity to lead our kitchen and set the standard our concept demands, as well as work under the direct guidance of Celebrity Chef Varun Inamdar who offers invaluable insight and techniques.
Role Overview
We are seeking an accomplished Head Chef to lead our kitchen and take full ownership of culinary standards, menu execution and kitchen operations. This is a hands-on leadership role: beyond coordinating inventory, supply and the brigade, the Head Chef is expected to step into any section of the kitchen — including the tandoor — to lead, demonstrate and execute personally whenever service demands, setting the standard for the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and run all kitchen operations, ensuring quality, consistency and presentation across every dish and every service
- Master and execute authentic North Indian cuisine to the highest standard, with expert hands-on operation of the tandoor (traditional clay oven) as a core, non-negotiable part of the role
- Step into any kitchen section — tandoor, grill, curry, cold section — to lead, demonstrate and cover directly when manpower requires it
- Plan, cost and standardise menus, and develop new dishes in line with the restaurant's contemporary Indian concept
- Manage the kitchen brigade end to end: rostering, training, mentoring and performance management
- Coordinate inventory, procurement, supplier relationships and stock control to manage food cost and minimise wastage
- Uphold food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards in full compliance with Singapore Food Agency (SFA) requirements
- Maintain kitchen equipment and a safe, compliant working environment (Workplace Safety and Health)
- Work closely with management and front-of-house to deliver an exceptional guest experience
Requirements
- Substantial experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in North Indian / authentic Indian restaurants, commensurate with a senior, well-compensated role
- Expert, hands-on tandoor skills — essential and non-negotiable for this position
- Strong technical culinary ability across all sections of a North Indian kitchen, with the capability to lead and execute personally under pressure
- Proven leadership of a kitchen brigade, including rostering, training and performance management
- Solid command of menu costing, inventory management and food cost control
- Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, HACCP and SFA requirements
- A high degree of flexibility and availability (see Working Conditions below)
Working Conditions
- Six-day work week. The restaurant is closed on Mondays, which is the sole weekly rest day — no additional off days are provided
- Rest days cannot be taken on weekends (Saturday or Sunday), as these are our peak operating days
- Night shifts are required given the restaurant's long operating hours; flexibility across shifts and late finishes is essential to this role
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- Discretionary performance bonus
- Staff meals provided
- Career development across our growing family of sister restaurants
27 Degrees West is committed to fair employment practices. We are aware that employers are required to comply with the Tripartite Guideline on Fair Employment Practices under the Fair Consideration Framework. For more information, please visit the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices at www.tafep.sg.