Head Chef

Our client is a wine bar in Singapore that takes its wine very seriously, with a deep, carefully chosen list and a loyal crowd of wine lovers. The food is upscale and made to go with the wine, and the venue also hosts private events, tastings and winemaker dinners.

They want a chef who will shape the menu themselves and build it around what’s in the glass.

What You’ll Do Create and run a seasonal, upscale menu built around the wine list Work closely with the wine team on pairings, new menus and tasting events Plan and run event menus, from intimate cellar dinners to larger private bookings Lead, train and schedule the kitchen team, and set the kitchen’s standards and culture Manage food costs, ordering, suppliers and stock to hit margin targets Keep food quality and presentation consistent every service Maintain full food safety and hygiene compliance (SFA standards) Core Key Skills 5+ years in upscale or fine-dining kitchens, with at least 2 years as Head Chef or Sous Chef Proven track record of writing and launching your own menus Strong grasp of how food and wine work together, and real interest in wine Experience planning and running events or private dining Leads a team with steady, hands-on leadership Solid food costing, budgeting and supplier management Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-quality, wine-focused or modern dining concept is highly beneficial.

Culinary education or equivalent professional experience, with proven hands-on experience in European or modern contemporary cuisine. Available for evenings, weekends and public holidays WSQ Food Safety certification