Head Chef - Italian Cuisine

Foragers Group is seeking an experienced Head Chef specialising in Italian cuisine to lead a kitchen within our portfolio. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new culinary identity from the ground up, working with a passionate team and premium ingredients to deliver an outstanding social and viby Italian dining experience in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a multicultural kitchen team, fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performance environment.
• Execute a distinctive Italian menu that reflects authenticity, creativity, and seasonal integrity.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including production, plating standards, and service coordination.
• Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff to ensure operational excellence and career growth.
• Manage food quality and consistency, maintaining uncompromising standards of presentation and taste.
• Collaborate with management on menu engineering, cost control, supplier relationships, and kitchen budgets.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety regulations.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in an Italian or Mediterranean restaurant.
• Deep knowledge of authentic Italian flavors, ingredients, and regional cooking techniques.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; able to motivate and unite a diverse culinary team.
• A passion for mentoring, developing people, and fostering a strong kitchen culture.
• Strategic understanding of kitchen operations, inventory, and cost management.
• Creativity balanced with operational discipline and consistency.