Head Chef Assistant

Benefits

1. Competitive Salary: Up to $3,500 basic + bonus.
2. Night Shift Allowance: Additional allowances for working night shifts.
3. Transport Provided: For convenience during late shifts.
4. Medical & Dental Benefits: Comprehensive coverage.
5. Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement in a professional kitchen environment.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Head Chef Assistant to join our dynamic kitchen team! In this role, you will assist the Head Chef in planning and executing the menu, with a focus on yakitori skewers, appetizers, sides, and other dishes. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced environment, helping to manage kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, and supporting the development of junior kitchen staff.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Menu Planning & Execution: Assist the Head Chef in planning daily menus, ensuring consistency in the preparation and cooking of yakitori skewers, sauces, sides, and other dishes.
• Kitchen Coordination: Help manage and coordinate the kitchen team, ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Food Preparation: Assist in the preparation and cooking of yakitori skewers, sauces, and sides, focusing on taste, texture, and presentation.
• Quality Control: Monitor the quality of ingredients and finished dishes, ensuring that they meet restaurant standards.
• Inventory Control: Assist with inventory management, ensuring that ingredients are well-stocked, rotated, and replenished as necessary.
• Food Safety Compliance: Ensure all kitchen operations adhere to Singapore’s food safety regulations.
• Staff Training & Development: Support the training and development of junior kitchen staff, teaching cooking techniques and kitchen safety procedures.
• Kitchen Organization: Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, ensuring proper handling and cleaning of tools, equipment, and surfaces.
• Collaboration with Head Chef: Brainstorm and help implement new dishes, updates to the menu, and execution of recipes.
• Efficient Workflow: Ensure timely preparation and service of food, particularly during peak hours.

Requirements

• Experience: At least 2-3 years of professional kitchen experience, with a focus on Japanese cuisine or yakitori preparation.
• Cooking Skills: Strong grilling and skewering techniques, with the ability to prepare high-quality yakitori dishes.
• Work Efficiency: Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Yakitori Knowledge: Familiarity with traditional yakitori cooking methods, marinades, and flavors is a plus.
• Team Player: Ability to work well with the kitchen team and foster a positive atmosphere.
• Organizational Skills: Strong multitasking ability in a busy kitchen.
• Certification: Food hygiene certification preferred.

Additional Information

• Location: Suntec City Mall
• Salary: Up to $3,500 basic + bonus
• Working Hours: 6-day work week, 4:30 pm to 2 am (including weekends)
• Transport: Provided for night shifts
• Medical & Dental Benefits: Comprehensive coverage.
• Birthday Ang Pao
• Incremental Annual Leave: Starting from 10 days
• Career Advancement Opportunities