About the Role
As Executive Chef, you will be the beating heart of Mama Shelter Singapore's culinary experience. You'll shape the menus, inspire the brigade, champion food quality, and create a dining experience that is playful, generous, and full of soul - just like Mama.
This role blends creativity with operational excellence. You'll lead all kitchen operations across our restaurant, rooftop, bars, in-room dining, and events, ensuring that every plate that leaves the kitchen carries Mama's signature flair.
What You'll Do
- Develop innovative, seasonal menus that reflect Mama Shelter's identity and the vibrancy of Singapore.
- Lead, train, and inspire a diverse kitchen team with positive energy and strong culinary leadership.
- Ensure flawless food quality, consistency, and presentation across all outlets.
- Oversee purchasing, inventory, food cost, and budgeting - keeping efficiency high without compromising creativity.
- Maintain impeccable hygiene and safety standards in line with Singapore regulations.
- Collaborate closely with the General Manager, F&B Manager, and the global Mama brand culinary team.
- Bring a spirit of fun, inclusiveness, and hospitality to the kitchen every single day.
What Mama Is Looking For
- At least 8-10 years of culinary experience, with minimum 3 years in an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef role.
- Strong background in high-volume, lifestyle, boutique hotel or concept-driven restaurants.
- Creative flair with a strong understanding of both international and local flavours.
- A genuine leader who builds strong teams and models positivity.
- Excellent knowledge of kitchen operations, HACCP, costing, and menu engineering.
- A collaborator at heart - someone who loves people as much as they love food.
- Passion, humility, curiosity, and the ability to bring joy through cooking.
Why You'll Love Working with Mama
At Mama Shelter, we create places that are lively, eccentric, and warm - where both guests and team members feel at home. Joining Mama means joining a global family known for its heart, creativity, and authenticity.
