Job Responsibilities
Culinary Operations & Support
- Assist the Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, service execution, and quality assurance.
- Support menu planning initiatives and ensure proper implementation of recipes and standards.
- Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, and presentation across all service periods.
Team Supervision & Development
- Supervise, coach, and motivate kitchen team members to maintain high performance standards.
- Monitor the progress and development of cooks and provide guidance where necessary.
- Foster teamwork and promote a positive and professional kitchen environment.
Food Cost & Inventory Control
- Support inventory management and stock control processes to minimise wastage.
- Assist in monitoring food costs and ensuring efficient utilisation of resources.
Food Safety, Hygiene & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with hygiene, HACCP, and workplace safety standards.
- Enforce kitchen operating procedures and sanitation guidelines.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organised kitchen environment at all times.
Guest Satisfaction & Service Excellence
- Contribute to delivering outstanding guest satisfaction through effective leadership and consistent culinary execution.
Job Requirements
- Certificate in Culinary Skills, GCE ‘O’ Level, or equivalent professional qualification.
- Minimum 4 years of culinary experience. Japanese/ Chinese-Local / Western Cuisine experience in a hotel/QSR environment will be an added advantage
- Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of HACCP.
- Good interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills.
- Strong leadership and team supervision capabilities.
- Good operational planning and organisational skills.
- Sound understanding of food cost control and inventory management.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Able to perform shift work, and willing to work during weekends/public holidays.