Head Chef

Elephant Grounds is an award-winning Hong Kong-born lifestyle brand renowned for its specialty coffee, Japanese influenced cuisine, and caf culture. Founded in 2013 by Gerald Li and Kevin Poon, the brand began as a coffee kiosk within a retail shop and has since grown into a fully integrated coffee roastery, artisanal bakery, and restaurant concept with operations in Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta Q1 2026, and now Singapore.

Our coffee program is led by an award-winning team - including a champion roaster and other specialty coffee professionals - with a relentless dedication to building a sustainable coffee program. Elephant Grounds focuses on the alchemy of space - design, music, and light - and the impact they have on guests, creating an unmistakable energy and vibe.

The Head Chef at Elephants Grounds is responsible for leading the kitchen team, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and maintaining consistency across all dishes. This role requires creativity, strong leadership, and a passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences in a fast-paced caf/restaurant environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall food production, kitchen operations management.
• Ensure all dishes meet Elephant Grounds quality standards and presentation guidelines.
• Maintain, monitor and improve quality performances to comply with the prescribed food quality.
• Be fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staffs.
• Supervise and train up production team members to achieve good performance standard.
• Carry out cost control planning such as food and ingredients, and ordering & inventory management.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations (HACCP, food handling, etc.).
• Inspect kitchen supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure conformance to establish standards.

Job Requirement

• Minimum 5+ years in a professional kitchen, with at least 2 years in a leadership role (Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager).
• Strong background in caf, brunch, or modern casual dining-knowledge of coffee-pairing dishes is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team in a high-volume setting.
• Passion for developing new recipes and improving existing ones.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
• Food Safety Certification (required).
• Ability to work flexible hours/shift, including weekends and public holidays.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.