Foragers Group is seeking an experienced Head Chef specialising in Italian cuisine to lead a kitchen within our portfolio. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new culinary identity from the ground up, working with a passionate team and premium ingredients to deliver an outstanding social and viby Italian dining experience in Singapore.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire a multicultural kitchen team, fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performance environment.
- Execute a distinctive Italian menu that reflects authenticity, creativity, and seasonal integrity.
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, including production, plating standards, and service coordination.
- Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff to ensure operational excellence and career growth.
- Manage food quality and consistency, maintaining uncompromising standards of presentation and taste.
- Collaborate with management on menu engineering, cost control, supplier relationships, and kitchen budgets.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety regulations.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in an Italian or Mediterranean restaurant.
- Deep knowledge of authentic Italian flavors, ingredients, and regional cooking techniques.
- Strong leadership and communication skills able to motivate and unite a diverse culinary team.
- A passion for mentoring, developing people, and fostering a strong kitchen culture.
- Strategic understanding of kitchen operations, inventory, and cost management.
- Creativity balanced with operational discipline and consistency.
