Culinary Manager (Catering, Banquet Kitchen Operations, P&L, Events)

Job Responsibilities

• You will manage the banquet operations, train kitchen staff on quality food preparation, menu recipe execution, proper sanitary practices, cleaning and food storage procedures

• Responsible for presentation and plating techniques (both bento and plated), while being responsible for all facets of multi-unit Food and Beverage kitchen operations, including staffing, menu planning, ordering, vendor monitoring, food production, inventory management, catering, and budgeting.

• Manage all major Food & Beverage kitchen operating expenses, set margins, and ensure performance against projections, primarily for central kitchen and catering operations.

• Develop creative theme menu concepts for banquets, events, ice sculptures, decorations, and ad hoc special functions.

• Inspect, select, and utilise only the freshest ingredients (fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, and poultry) to maintain the highest food quality standards.

• Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation, and delivery standards across all operations

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the kitchen operations through financial performance (P&L) and service standards.

• Develop recipes and supporting materials, including recipe cards, descriptions, and visual references.

• Ensure strict adherence to sanitation and hygiene standards across all kitchen operations.

• Oversee proper storage, temperature control, and stock rotation of food products in compliance with Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) regulations.

• Lead and manage kitchen team members, including Chefs, Cooks, and Stewards.

• Ensure proper onboarding, orientation, and certification training for new staff, and implement ongoing training and development programmes.

• Promote and enforce safe work practices in all kitchen operations.

• Support the Director of Culinary in menu engineering and planning across Institutional Catering, Frozen Meals, and Events Catering.

• Assist in product development and R&D initiatives, particularly for frozen meals under the FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) segment.

• Be able and willing to travel across Singapore for ad hoc events and operational support.

• Be willing to work on weekends to support Business Continuity Plan (BCP) activations when required.

• Foster a growth mindset within the team by encouraging continuous learning, skills development, and openness to feedback and innovation.

Requirements

• Associate Culinary Degree or equivalent from a recognised institution will be advantage

• Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Management Chef or equivalent combination of education and experience within the institutional Food & Beverage sector

• Certified in Food Safety and relevant sanitation standards

• Experience in Michelin-starred restaurants will be an added advantage

• Strong proficiency in spoken and written English

• Proficient in Food & Beverage-related systems and Microsoft Office applications

Interested candidates, do submit your resume in MSWord or contact 62251232

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