Head Chef

• Ensure the smooth and efficient running of kitchen operations.

• Full awareness and ability to prepare and execute all menu items.

• Ensure food and related production costs are managed and kept to an efficient ratio.

• Work with R&D on recipe development, planning and creation of new dishes

• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards stipulated by the Government and Company are enforced and rigorously followed

• Maintenance and update of Kitchen SOPs to ensure food standards are met while maintaining operational efficiency

• Build and promote a healthy, cooperative working environment throughout the restaurant.

• Build and ensure excellent working relationships with our eco-system of partners (suppliers, support teams etc)

• With the GM / Service Manager, drive the execution of marketing initiatives, events, and other activations.

• Be able to describe and ensure the quality of food items, ingredients, and preparation methods to all customers

• Participate in service when kitchen operations permit in order to support the team and build relationships with our guests.

• Ability to handle and resolve guests’ complaints.

• Train, evaluate, lead, and motivate all the Kitchen team

• Work with the HR department on hiring initiatives to attract and retain top talent.

• Work with the GM / Director and HR Department to ensure succession planning protocols are in place

• Drive the planning and execution of training programs for the Kitchen and Service Teams and lead the subsequent execution of the training programs.

• Work with the Sous Chef and HR Department to resolvestaff disciplinary issues and grievances.

• Approvework schedules and ensure sufficient manpower for all shifts in an efficient manner.

• Ensure refresher training is conducted every quarter / bi-yearly.

• Conduct yearly performance appraisals and regular one-on-one check ins with the team

• Enforce measures and SOPs to ensure all equipment, spaces, and practices conform to sanitary regulations and high housekeeping standards.

• Culinary expertise

• Cost and Inventory Management

• Proficient in MS Office / Google Sheets / Docs

• Handling staff matters such as training, grievances, performance

• Comfortable and willing to interact with guests

• Well-groomed with a pleasant disposition

• Team player

• Ability to work independently and in a team

• Friendly and courteous

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to converse in English / Mandarin

• Good Teamwork, Organization and planning skills

• Time management

• Ability to skillful multitask

• Leadership

• Problem analysis and problem-solving

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