Kings Cart Coffee is a specialty coffee and lifestyle brand with cafe outlets and innovative coffee cart/event concepts. We are looking for an experienced and creative Head Chef to lead our culinary direction, oversee kitchen operations, and drive menu innovation across our brand.
Role Overview
The Head Chef will be responsible for leading kitchen teams, ensuring consistent food quality and hygiene standards, developing menus, and supporting business growth through culinary innovation and collaboration with other departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily kitchen operations.
- Ensure food quality, consistency, hygiene, and kitchen SOP compliance.
- Mentor, train, and develop kitchen staff.
- Drive menu development and R&D for cafes, corporate events, and seasonal offerings.
- Oversee food production and quality control.
- Collaborate with Operations, Logistics, and Marketing on supplies, rollouts, and promotions.
- Monitor and report on food costs, wastage, product performance, and customer feedback.
- Act as a culinary advisor across the business.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of professional kitchen experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of cafe-style menus and modern culinary trends.
- Proven ability to lead and develop kitchen teams.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to cost control and quality.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Food hygiene certification required.
- Comfortable in working in non-halal cafe
Benefit & Entitlements
- 5-day work week
- Opportunities for creativity and culinary innovation
- Medical and Dental Benefits
- Bi-Annual Bonus
- Birthday Leave and Variable Allowances
- Career growth opportunities
