Head Chef

About the company

Our client is a wine bar in Singapore that takes its wine very seriously, with a deep, carefully chosen list and a loyal crowd of wine lovers. The food is upscale and made to go with the wine, and the venue also hosts private events, tastings and winemaker dinners. They want a chef who will shape the menu themselves and build it around what’s in the glass.

Your tasks

What You’ll Do

• Create and run a seasonal, upscale menu built around the wine list
• Work closely with the wine team on pairings, new menus and tasting events
• Plan and run event menus, from intimate cellar dinners to larger private bookings
• Lead, train and schedule the kitchen team, and set the kitchen’s standards and culture
• Manage food costs, ordering, suppliers and stock to hit margin targets
• Keep food quality and presentation consistent every service
• Maintain full food safety and hygiene compliance (SFA standards)

Requirements

Core Key Skills

• 5+ years in upscale or fine-dining kitchens, with at least 2 years as Head Chef or Sous Chef
• Proven track record of writing and launching your own menus
• Strong grasp of how food and wine work together, and real interest in wine
• Experience planning and running events or private dining
• Leads a team with steady, hands-on leadership
• Solid food costing, budgeting and supplier management
• Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-quality, wine-focused or modern dining concept is highly beneficial.
• Culinary education or equivalent professional experience, with proven hands-on experience in European or modern contemporary cuisine.
• Available for evenings, weekends and public holidays
• WSQ Food Safety certification