Cafe Chef

The Cafe Chef is a highly skilled professional cook who oversees the BOH operations of our dining cafe. He will manage the budget and ensures the quality of kitchen operations. He will also manage and inspire the kitchen team towards a high standard of efficiency; and to ensure that the issues that arise within the team will be rectified in a positive and professional manner. He is creative and is willing to experiment with new and seasonal menu options. He is an ambitious, passionate and driven individual and will lead a team to ensure that our food maintains the highest quality. He has good communication skills and has in-depth knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes. His duties may also include recruiting of new BOH employees and responding to customers\xe2\x80\x99 issues and queries.

Company Background Knots Cafe is a lifestyle cafe that provides service of fresh food, flowers and furniture. Opened in 2016, Knots has grown and diversified into not just a cafe but an event-hosting business venture as well. We pride ourselves on our friendly working environment and strong team spirit. More information at https://www.knotscafeandliving.com/ ( NOTE : This is a NON-Halal Kitchen )

Job Scope

• Overall management of kitchen manpower, including overseeing the scheduling and rostering of staff and delegation of other tasks accordingly

• Mentoring of junior chefs/cooks and train them with ability to manage contingencies

• Manage all activities in the kitchen, including menu, food preparation and

• production

• Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production

• Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary and in perfect operating order

• Ensure that food products, presentation and plating are of the highest quality, and

• are prepared to serve in a timely manner

• Assure adherence to all standards of food quality, preparation, recipes and presentation in conjunction with the specifications

• Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met

• Assure that the kitchen team is trained in best cleanliness and sanitation practices
  

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years working experience in a similar environment ( western setting ) and experience in a culinary leadership role is preferred

• Ability to work in a very face-paced environment

• Conversant in both English and Mandarin

• Ability to communicate clearly with managers, BOH and FOH employees as well as guests ( when necessary )

• Must possess the Food Safety & Hygiene Certification

• Ability to bend, stand, and stoop for long periods of time and working long hours in hot conditions

• Able to work 6 days per week

• Must have experience in calculating figures and amounts to perform budgeting functions to meet the business needs

• Able to start work ASAP
  

Benefits

• Welfare benefits and annual gatherings

• Staff meals provision

• Birthday Leave and voucher

• Child-education benefits

• Staff discounts on food, cafe merchadise and flowers

• Medical Benefit / Incentive

• Performance Bonus
  

Location Pasir Panjang (5-7 min walk from PASIR PANJANG MRT Station)