Head Chef

Dining Chapter is hiring a Full time Head Chef role in Downtown Core, Singapore. Apply now to be part of our team. Job summary: Looking for candidates available to work:Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, 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. Ability to work flexible hours/shift, including weekends and public holidays. #J-18808-Ljbffr