HEAD CHEF

Job Description

• Work closely with restaurant management and service teams to deliver a seamless, elevated dining experience.
• Manage kitchen budgets, monitor food costs, and optimize inventory to reduce waste and maximize value.
• Promote continuous learning, development, and strong team dynamics.
• Lead, inspire, and manage the kitchen team while fostering a culture of excellence, professionalism, and collaboration.
• Provide clear culinary direction, ensuring all dishes align with the restaurant's standards and brand values.
• Design and execute innovative, seasonal omakase menus rooted in authentic Japanese techniques.
• Ensure smooth daily workflow, operational efficiency, and consistent kitchen performance.
• Balance creativity with tradition, keeping offerings fresh and engaging while honoring culinary heritage.
• Oversee all kitchen operations, including preparation, portioning, hygiene, inventory, and cost control.
• Manage kitchen budgets, monitor food costs, and optimize inventory to reduce waste and maximize value.

Job Requirement

• Strong expertise in Chinese cuisine, with a focus on family-style dining and traditional cooking techniques
• Proven leadership and team-building capabilities in high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environments
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with management and cross-functional teams
• Solid experience in kitchen budgeting, inventory control, and cost management
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to consistency, hygiene, and food quality
• Ability to innovate while respecting culinary traditions, with a keen eye on emerging food trends
• Familiar with operational reporting, and actively participates in management discussions to improve efficiency and performance
• Well-versed in Singapore's F&B industry standards, including full compliance with food safety, and workplace health requirements
• Experience with a Chinese F&B or restaurant group is an added advantage, though all candidates will be considered based on skills and experience