Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports to: Operations Manager / Business Owner

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Operations & Team Leadership

• Lead, coach and motivate kitchen team to maintain consistent food and service standards

• Supervise daily kitchen operations and make sound decisions during service

• Conduct briefings and manage the team in the absence of the Unit Manager

• Coach, counsel and discipline team members when necessary

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Menu Planning & Food Preparation

• Plan and refresh monthly and festive menus based on sales performance, seasonality and food cost

• Work with Manager on menu updates and printed materials

• Cook and guide the kitchen team to prepare dishes according to standard recipes and portions

• Ensure correct production quantities for each meal period to minimise wastage

• Ensure freshness, quality and presentation of all food served

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Supplies, Inventory & Cost Control

• Manage ordering of ingredients and supplies to ensure adequate stock without over-ordering

• Check and verify goods received from suppliers

• Monitor food cost, portion control and wastage

• Maintain proper storage, labelling and stock rotation

• Inspect kitchen equipment to ensure safe and proper working condition

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Hygiene, Safety & Compliance

• Enforce food hygiene, personal hygiene and workplace safety standards

• Ensure kitchen and work areas are clean, dry and organised at all times

• Prevent food contamination and ensure compliance with regulatory standards

• Ensure safe handling of equipment and ingredients

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Administration & Scheduling

• Prepare kitchen rosters and manpower schedules

• Manage attendance, overtime, leave applications and public holiday planning

• Ensure time-in and time-out records are accurate

• Submit staff documents and reports to Hqon time

• Attend meetings and support ad-hoc operational duties when required

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Grooming & Professional Standards

• Ensure team members are properly groomed and in clean uniforms

• Enforce appropriate footwear and professional appearance

• Ensure hygiene standards are followed at all times

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Requirements

• Experience as a Kitchen Manager, Senior Sous Chef or similar role in café or casual dining

• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food costing and inventory control

• Hands-on cooking ability with a practical, business-minded approach

• Good leadership, communication and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards in Singapore