Chef

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Chef to lead our Research & Development (R&D) and manage central kitchen operations. In this managerial role, you will be responsible for providing culinary leadership, driving menu innovation, and ensuring absolute quality consistency and cost-efficiency across all the company's co-owned store brands and outlets.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, test, and standardize recipes across multiple cuisines. Conduct recipe costing, yield testing, and portion control to meet target food cost percentages.
• Establish and maintain Gold Standard Attributes (GSAs), preparation guides, and plating standards. Conduct regular product evaluations and audits across outlets to ensure visual and taste consistency.
• Develop culinary training manuals and visual guides. Conduct hands-on kitchen training, skills assessments, and provide technical support to commissaries and production kitchens.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety regulations, company policies, and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) standards.
• Partner with Cost Control to manage inventory and food costs. Analyze kitchen workflows and propose improvements to maximize productivity and reduce waste.
• Maintain accurate SOPs, recipe databases, and costing sheets. Submit timely reports on product performance and culinary trials.

What we're looking for

• Graduate with a Culinary Degree or an equivalent hospitality management degree
• Proven experience in a managerial culinary role, Central Kitchen operations, and production management
• Strong background in batch cooking, kitchen management, menu development, and recipe costing
• Solid, actionable knowledge of HACCP regulations and food sanitation protocols
• Exceptional leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and communication skills