Iki Concepts – Head Chef

Head Chef @ Amoy Street

Job Summary

The Head Chef drives Kitchen activities at the restaurant and is ultimately responsible for all food related matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Operations

• 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.

2. Service

• 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.

3. Human Resource

• 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

4. Health and Safety

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

Requirements:

- With at least 4 to 6 years of experience in professional Kitchen

- Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a professional kitchen

1) Specific Knowledge :

• Culinary expertise

•Cost and Inventory Management

•Proficient in MS Office / Google Sheets / Docs

• Handling staff matters such as training, grievances, performance

2) Personality Requirement(s):

• 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

3) Skills Requirement(s) :

•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

Working Hours

5.5 Working days per week
Default Sunday and Monday Morning Off
Monday (4pm to 10pm)
Tuesday to Saturday (10.30am to 10pm) (Inclusive of 2 hours break)

Salary Package:

We offer competitive compensation (based on experience and position) and benefits packages for full-time employment.

Benefits
- Statutory leaves
- Outpatient & dental claim
- Hospitalisation & Surgical Insurance Coverage
- Training Opportunities
- Career Advancement