Lead and oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring smooth and efficient food preparation and service.
Prepare and supervise the preparation of authentic Turkish cuisine, including kebabs, grilled meats, meze, pide, breads, soups, salads and traditional Turkish dishes.
Develop and maintain menus that reflect authentic Turkish flavours, ingredients and traditional cooking techniques.
Establish and standardise recipes, preparation methods, portion sizes and presentation standards.
Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, presentation and portion control.
Supervise and train chefs and other kitchen staff in Turkish cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
Plan kitchen manpower deployment and allocate duties according to operational requirements.
Oversee preparation of meats, marinades, sauces, spice blends and other ingredients used in Turkish cuisine.
Supervise charcoal grilling, oven cooking and other specialised Turkish cooking methods.
Monitor food costs, ingredient usage, portion control and wastage to achieve cost targets.
Manage inventory levels and oversee ordering, receiving, storage and rotation of ingredients.
Work with suppliers to maintain the quality and availability of required ingredients.
Conduct regular quality checks on ingredients and finished dishes.
Develop new dishes and seasonal menu offerings while maintaining the restaurant's Turkish culinary concept.
Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and report repair or maintenance requirements.
Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness, food hygiene and workplace safety.
Ensure compliance with applicable food safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements.
Work closely with restaurant management and the service team to ensure efficient operations and customer satisfaction.
Handle kitchen operational issues and implement corrective measures when required.
Perform other kitchen management duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
Minimum 5 years of relevant professional culinary experience, with strong experience specialising in Turkish cuisine.
Previous experience in a Head Chef, Senior Chef or kitchen leadership position is preferred.
Strong knowledge of authentic Turkish cuisine, ingredients, spices and traditional cooking techniques.
Extensive experience preparing Turkish kebabs, grilled meats, meze, pide, breads and other traditional dishes.
Strong knowledge of charcoal grilling, meat preparation and marination techniques.
Experience in menu development, recipe standardisation, food costing and inventory management.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise, train and develop kitchen staff.
Good understanding of food hygiene, sanitation and workplace safety requirements.
Able to maintain consistent food quality in a fast-paced and high-volume kitchen environment.
Good organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
Able to work independently and take responsibility for overall kitchen operations.
Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays when required.
