Executive Chef

About the role

The Executive Chef leads and manages all kitchen operations at The Tapang Club, including Apis Restaurant, banquets, buffets, functions and other assigned food services. The role is accountable for consistent food quality, timely service, food safety, menu availability, purchasing, cost control and kitchen team performance. This is a hands-on leadership position requiring active involvement in preparation, cooking, supervision and service.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure every dish follows the approved recipe, portion size, cooking method and presentation standard
• Conduct daily checks on ingredients, preparation and finished dishes, including tasting before service
• Plan daily preparation and allocate duties according to expected demand, reservations and event requirements
• Lead the kitchen during busy periods, particularly lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Take ownership of ingredient sourcing, supplier relationships, purchasing forecasts and kitchen order requirements
• Maintain current recipe costings and recommend selling prices for management approval
• Develop menus that suit the Club's members, guests, kitchen capacity and commercial objectives
• Enforce applicable food safety requirements and the Club's hygiene procedures
• Prepare duty rosters and station assignments that support service requirements and approved staffing budgets
• Train staff in recipes, cooking techniques, portion control, hygiene and service coordination

About you

• Relevant culinary qualification or equivalent practical experience
• Proven experience managing a commercial kitchen and supervising kitchen personnel
• Competence in restaurant service, buffet production and banqueting
• Sound knowledge of recipe costing, inventory control, purchasing and food safety
• Strong planning, communication, training and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead actively during busy service periods
• Availability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays according to the approved roster