Head Chef
Summary
Leads daily baking production, quality control, and recipe development for a specialty bolo bun and pastry cafe in Singapore, focusing on craft and team leadership.
Champion Bolo Bun (CBB) is the world's first bolo bun concept store, now expanding into a full cafe experience with a specialty coffee program and an upcoming High Tea offering. CBB operates under The Platform Collective Pte. Ltd., a fast-growing F&B company committed to delivering high-quality food and beverage experiences through innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.
This is a baking-led leadership role at the heart of CBB's kitchen. The Head Chef will own all bun and pastry production, uphold product quality and consistency, and drive baking R&D for new launches. Strong baking craft is essential; hot-kitchen cooking experience is not required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Bakery Production & Quality
● Lead daily production of CBB's signature bolo buns and pastries to a consistent quality standard.
● Own dough preparation, proofing, and baking schedules to meet daily sales and pre-order demand.
● Carry out daily opening and closing procedures for the kitchen and production areas.
● Maintain an organised, clean, and hygienic kitchen inline with SFA requirements.
● Monitor product quality, texture, and presentation, taking corrective action where needed.
Menu & Product Development
● Lead baking R&D for new bun flavours, seasonal items, and High Tea bakes.
● Standardise recipes, portioning, and costing for all baked products.
● Monitor ingredient usage and wastage, recommending cost-saving initiatives.
● Support sourcing and evaluation of flour, dairy, fillings, and other baking supplies.
Team Leadership & Standards
● Train, roster, and supervise kitchen team members, building baking capability within the team.
● Review current kitchen SOPs, and continuously improve and strengthen them.
● Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations and company SOPs.
● Control food costing and manage ingredient costs to meet margin targets.
● Manage stock levels and ordering, and build strong working relationships with suppliers.
● Work with management on manpower planning, production targets, and margins.
● Perform any other duties assigned by the Management.
Required Qualifications and Attributes:
● Minimum 3-5 years of baking experience in a bakery, pastry kitchen, or cafe production environment.
● Strong fundamentals in dough handling, proofing, and oven work; bolo bun or Asian bakery experience is a strong plus.
● Cooking experience is not required - this is a baking-focused kitchen.
● Prior experience leading or supervising a small kitchen or production team is preferred.
● Good understanding of food hygiene practices; Food Safety Course Level 1 certified (or willing to obtain).
● Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
● Able to train others, improvise when needed, and maintain a strong willingness to learn.
● Positive, proactive attitude with strong ownership.
We are especially looking for individuals who:
● Take pride in baking craft and consistent, high-quality production.
● Enjoy developing new products and continuously improving recipes.
● Want to lead and grow a small kitchen team.
● Aspire to grow with a young, expanding F&B brand transitioning into full cafe operations.