Head Chef

2 days ago

Downtown Core, Singapore Dining Chapter Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Dining Chapter is hiring a Full time Head Chef role in Downtown Core, Singapore. Apply now to be part of our team.

Requirements for this role:

  • Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Mon morning
  • Mon afternoon
  • Mon evening
  • Tue morning
  • Tue afternoon
  • Tue evening
  • Wed morning
  • Wed afternoon
  • Wed evening
  • Thu morning
  • Thu afternoon
  • Thu evening
  • Fri morning
  • Fri afternoon
  • Fri evening
  • Sat morning
  • Sat afternoon
  • Sat evening
  • Sun morning
  • Sun afternoon
  • Sun evening
  • Expected salary: $4,200 - $5,000 per month

Elephant Grounds is an award-winning Hong Kong-born lifestyle brand renowned for its specialty coffee, Japanese influenced cuisine, and café culture. Founded in 2013 by Gerald Li and Kevin Poon, the brand began as a coffee kiosk within a retail shop and has since grown into a fully integrated coffee roastery, artisanal bakery, and restaurant concept with operations in Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta Q1 2026, and now Singapore.

Our coffee program is led by an award-winning team - including a champion roaster and other specialty coffee professionals - with a relentless dedication to building a sustainable coffee program. Elephant Grounds focuses on the alchemy of space - design, music, and light - and the impact they have on guests, creating an unmistakable energy and vibe.

The Head Chef at Elephants Grounds is responsible for leading the kitchen team, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and maintaining consistency across all dishes.  This role requires creativity, strong leadership, and a passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences in a fast-paced café/restaurant environment.

Job Responsibilities

· Responsible for overall food production, kitchen operations management.

· Ensure all dishes meet Elephant Grounds' quality standards and presentation guidelines.

· Maintain, monitor and improve quality performances to comply with the prescribed food quality.

· Be fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staffs.

· Supervise and train up production team members to achieve good performance standard.

· Carry out cost control planning such as food and ingredients, and ordering & inventory management.

· Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations (HACCP, food handling, etc.).

· Inspect kitchen supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure conformance to establish standards.

Job Requirement

· Experience: Minimum 5+ years in a professional kitchen, with at least 2 years in a leadership role (Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager).

· Culinary Expertise: Strong background in café, brunch, or modern casual dining—knowledge of coffee-pairing dishes is a plus.

· Leadership: Proven ability to lead and motivate a team in a high-volume setting.

· Creativity: Passion for developing new recipes and improving existing ones.

· Organization: Excellent time management and multitasking skills.

· Certifications: Food Safety Certification (required).

· Ability to work flexible hours/shift, including weekends and public holidays.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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