Toa Payoh - Assistant Head Chef / Head Chef

We are looking for a professional Assistant Head / Head Chef to be the first / second in command in our kitchen, following our Executive Chef’s specifications and guidelines. The successful candidate will employ its culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers’ satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities:

• To ensure that guests are always receiving an exceptional dining experience representing true value for money.
• Ensure that all recipes and product yields are accurately costed and reviewed regularly.
• Ensure that all food items are prepared as per standard recipe cards whilst maintaining portion control and minimizing waste.
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Able to make recommendations to the Head Chef regarding succession planning and fill in for the Head Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary.
• Responsible for the supervision of all stewards and their activities within the culinary department.
• Ensure that weekly work schedules and annual leave planners are administered and filed correctly.
• To initiate relevant maintenance reports and work orders supported by the respective follow up of those items actioned.
• To work in close conjunction with the Operations Manager and respective & teams, collecting guest feedback and focus on improvement and development.
• Creating a positive and safety working environment for all the employee.

Job Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least 4 to 5 years relevant experience in Australian cuisine.
• Must have completed Basic Food Hygiene course;
• Fair and firm management abilities with high influencing skills.
• Creative and innovative.
• Hands-on approach to all operational aspects.
• Excellent communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Initiative and Self-motivated.
• Ideal training and coaching skills.
• Ability to work on weekends and PH and fast paced working environment.
• Candidates with experience might be considered for the Sous Chef position