Head Chef

Job TitleHead Chef (South Indian Cuisine)Job Realities & Metadata (For portal drop-down fields)Employment Job Description

We are an established casual dining restaurant looking for a dynamic and driven Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. In this role, you will take full day-to-day ownership of back-of-house operations, ensuring our South Indian menu is executed to perfection while managing kitchen performance, efficiency, and team morale.

Lead and manage daily kitchen production and service, ensuring all South Indian dishes (curries, biryanis, and tiffin items like Dosa and Idli) are prepared to high standards.

Consistency & Flavor Control:

Standardize traditional recipes, manage proper spice-blend formulations, and supervise commercial batter fermentation to ensure daily consistency.

Staff Management & Scheduling:

Hire, train, and mentor junior cooks and kitchen assistants. Plan efficient weekly duty rosters to manage labor costs while ensuring smooth peak-hour coverage.

Cost & Procurement Control:

Manage daily ingredient procurement, evaluate supplier pricing, and implement strict portion control and waste reduction to meet food cost targets.

Equipment & Asset Management:

Supervise the correct operation, safety, and strict maintenance of specialized kitchen equipment, including commercial wet grinders and heavy-duty dosa tawas.

Enforce strict Singapore Food Agency (SFA) food safety regulations. Conduct daily kitchen audits for cleanliness, temperature logs, and proper ingredient labeling.

Feedback & Quality Tuning:

Review guest feedback regarding food quality and consistently fine-tune presentation and preparation methods.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, or Senior Sous Chef specializing in authentic South Indian cuisine.

Education: Minimum Diploma in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or an equivalent professional culinary certification.

Technical Skills: Deep expertise in regional South Indian spice profiles, traditional seasoning methods, and large-batch restaurant execution.

Certifications: Valid SFA Food Safety Course Level 1 certificate is mandatory; possessing a Food Hygiene Officer (FHO) certificate is a major advantage.

Operational Capabilities: Proven track record of managing food cost percentages, designing efficient staff rosters, and leading culinary teams calmly under high-volume pressure.

Attributes: Strong communication skills, proactive problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to maintaining a positive, disciplined kitchen environment.

Benefits & Work Environment

Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.

Comprehensive medical benefits and annual leave entitlements.

Daily staff duty meals provided.

Excellent opportunities for growth as our restaurant brand expands.