Catering Head Chef

Job Title Head Chef

Job Category Food Catering Services

Employment Type Full-Time, Permanent

Seniority Level Senior Executive

Minimum Years of Experience 8

Monthly Salary Range SGD 3,200 – SGD 4,500

Job Description

LPH Catering is an established Halal-certified and HACCP-certified buffet catering company in Singapore, in operation since 1998. We are expanding our operations and seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our main catering kitchen.

This is a senior leadership role. The Head Chef is responsible for running the kitchen as a complete operation — production planning, food cost control, food safety compliance, menu development, and leading the kitchen team. The successful candidate will be expected to do more than cook; they will own the kitchen's overall performance.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Operations & Production

• Plan daily production against confirmed orders and forecasts
• Coordinate timing across dishes to ensure on-time delivery for all service windows
• Supervise the cookline during service and ensure consistency of taste, portion, and presentation
• Maintain readiness of kitchen equipment and report faults early

Menu & Recipe Development

• Develop and brainstorm new dishes for buffet, mini buffet, bento, and high tea menus
• Standardise recipes with written recipe cards so any cook can replicate dishes
• Conduct quality control checks on incoming ingredients and finished dishes
• Recommend menu adjustments based on cost, availability, and customer feedback

Food Cost & Inventory Control

• Enforce portion control to prevent over-production and waste
• Order raw materials against par levels; track wastage and report to management
• Work with suppliers to maintain ingredient quality and control purchasing cost

Food Safety, Hygiene & Halal Compliance

• Own and maintain HACCP documentation (temperature logs, cooling records, receiving checks)
• Enforce Halal handling and segregation protocols at all times
• Maintain kitchen hygiene to SFA inspection standards daily
• Lead the team during SFA audits and certification inspections

Team Leadership & Staff Development

• Supervise, schedule, and assign daily tasks to kitchen staff
• Train new hires and continuously develop existing cooks
• Hold the team accountable to hygiene, quality, and productivity standards
• Conduct food safety briefings and maintain training records

Planning & Communication

• Liaise with management on order volumes, special requests, and event requirements
• Flag staffing, equipment, or supply issues early before service is affected
• Contribute to operational planning and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a professional kitchen, with at least 4 years in a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or equivalent senior role
• Proven ability to lead, train, and manage a kitchen team
• Strong knowledge of Halal kitchen handling and segregation requirements
• Working knowledge of HACCP and SFA food safety standards
• Experience in catering, buffet, or volume kitchen operations preferred
• Creative ability to develop new dishes and contribute to menu planning
• Reliable, organised, and committed to maintaining standards
• Singaporeans / PRs preferred; Work Pass holders may be considered

Education No formal qualification required. Equivalent kitchen experience will be assessed.

Other Information

Working Location: [your kitchen address] Working Days: [e.g. 6 days/week, off day on rotation] Working Hours: [e.g. 6am – 3pm, with flexibility for events]

To apply: Submit your application via MyCareersFuture, or mark.lee@lph.com.sg with a brief introduction of your experience.