Head Chef - Authentic Italian Cuisine

Location: East Coast / Katong, Singapore
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $5,500 - $7,500 per month + AWS + KPI Bonus
Industry: Food & Beverage / Restaurants

About Us

Company Overview / Employee Value Proposition

PANEVINO (bread and wine) is a company that is dedicated to delivering handmade food from traditional recipes using quality ingredients. Cugini Trattoria Pizzeria, which launched in early 2009 is our main restaurant. For over 16 years, our restaurant has been part of the Katong dining scene, serving authentic Italian cuisine with consistency, heart, and craftsmanship.

We are seeking a culinary leader to shape the next chapter of our story.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Head Chef with a strong foundation in authentic Italian cuisine and traditional techniques to lead our kitchen and define our culinary direction.

You will have full ownership of menu creation, quality standards, and team development - balancing heritage recipes with modern creativity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute authentic Italian menus (fresh pasta, pizza, antipasti, regional classics, desserts)

• Maintain refined presentation and premium dining standards

• Drive seasonal menu innovation and signature dishes

• Lead kitchen operations, costing, procurement, and inventory control

• Recruit, train, and mentor the kitchen team

• Ensure compliance with SFA/NEA food safety & HACCP requirements

• Partner management on brand growth and new initiatives

Requirements

• 5-8+ years experience specialising in Italian cuisine, including leadership or Head/Sous Chef role

• Demonstrated training or professional experience in authentic Italian or regional Italian cooking (e.g., Italian restaurants, trattorias, fine-dining concepts, culinary institutes, or apprenticeship under Italian chefs)

• Strong knowledge of traditional techniques, fresh pasta production, and scratch cooking

• Culinary certifications or formal training preferred

• Experience in menu costing and kitchen budgeting

• Hands-on, disciplined, and engaging leader

Compensation & Benefits

• $5,500 - $7,500 monthly (commensurate with experience)

• AWS + KPI performance bonus (food cost targets, revenue growth, service standards, team outcomes)

• Full creative ownership of menu and kitchen direction

• Established 20-year brand with growth opportunities

• Staff meals and dining perks

Apply

Please submit your CV and portfolio/menu samples (if available).