About Under Der Linden
Inspired by timeless European charm and nature's quiet romance, Under Der Linden is a modern European restaurant that celebrates refined flavours, botanical elegance, and thoughtful craftsmanship. Our kitchen is driven by creativity, seasonality, and respect for ingredients-delivering memorable dining experiences rooted in storytelling and culinary artistry.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of seasonal menus that reflect Under Der Linden's modern European identity, ensuring creativity, consistency, and culinary excellence.
- Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service, precise dish execution, and adherence to established SOPs.
- Collaborate closely with the Group Chef on menu strategy, R&D, standards, and cost management.
- Manage kitchen inventory, supplier communication, ordering, and cost control to meet food cost targets.
- Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor junior chefs, fostering professional growth and maintaining high performance standards.
- Create and manage staff schedules, monitor attendance, and conduct performance reviews for the kitchen team.
- Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety requirements at all times.
- Work cross-functionally with FOH, events, and management teams to ensure seamless service and communication.
- Handle escalated guest concerns related to food quality or dietary requests with professionalism.
- Uphold the restaurant's brand identity and contribute to continuous improvement in kitchen operations and guest experience.
Job Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of culinary experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or Head Chef role.
- Strong foundation in culinary techniques, modern European cuisine, and kitchen management.
- Experience in menu creation, costing, and operational planning.
- Demonstrated leadership, team-building, and communication skills.
- Ability to inspire, mentor, and elevate the performance of the kitchen team.
- Proficient in kitchen administration tools (inventory systems, scheduling, basic MS Office).
- Creative, disciplined, and highly passionate about delivering exceptional culinary experiences.
