CHINESE RESTAURANT CHEF

Singapore, Singapore
CHINESE RESTAURANT CHEF
Company
TENGDA CELEBRITY CHEF PTE. LTD.
Location
Singapore
Salary
$4K–$5K a month
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via MyCareersFuture
Job description
Key responsibilities of a Chinese restaurant chef include:

1. Culinary Production and Quality Control
• Menu Execution: Prepare and cook a variety of Chinese dishes (e.g., Cantonese, Sichuan) following established recipes, portion sizes, and plating standards.
• Technique Mastery: Utilize specific, high-level skills, including wok handling, braising, steaming, and roasting.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure consistent taste, freshness, and presentation of food to enhance guest satisfaction.
• Signature Dishes: Expertly prepare specialized dishes like dim sum, roasting meats (Peking duck), or specialized sauces. https://www.sicc.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/CHINESE-MASTER-CHEF.pdfwww.sicc.org.sg +3

2. Kitchen Operations and Management
• Workflow Efficiency: Supervise daily kitchen activities, ensuring smooth service flow, especially during busy periods.
• Inventory and Ordering: Manage stock levels, monitor inventory, and order ingredients, ensuring freshness and reducing wastage.

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What is the minimum monthly salary for a service crew in Singapore restaurants under the Progressive Wage Model in 2026?
Under the Progressive Wage Model for food services, service crew must earn at least S$2,200 per month as of 1 May 2025, remaining applicable in 2026. This mandatory wage applies to all employers, with higher tiers for cooks at S$2,500 and senior cooks at S$3,200. Failure to comply affects work pass approvals.
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What work permit do foreigners need for restaurant waiter jobs in Singapore?
Foreigners for basic restaurant roles like waiters require a Work Permit, subject to sector quota of 35% foreign workers and minimum PWM salary of S$2,200 monthly in 2026. Employers pay a levy of S$450-S$650 per month per worker. S Pass is for higher-skilled roles with minimum qualifying salary of S$3,450 as of 2025.
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What qualifications are required for a cook position in Singapore restaurants?
No formal education is mandated, but cooks need at least 2 years of relevant experience or WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services for PWM tier 2 at S$2,500 monthly in 2026. New hires without certification start at lower tiers after training. Employers must upskill workers within 6 months.
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What documents are needed to apply for a restaurant job in Singapore as a local job seeker?
Locals need NRIC, educational certificates, and resume highlighting F&B experience for restaurant roles. For formal offers, employers verify via SingPass for Employment Pass if applicable. Foreigners require passport, work pass approval letter, and medical exam results.
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