Chef - Vietnamese Cuisine

Sengkang, Singapore
Chef - Vietnamese Cuisine
Company
YOU ARE SPECIAL CAFES PTE. LTD.
Location
Singapore
Via
via Punggol Coast Mall
Job description
As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of food quality and service excellence. Your responsibilities will include:

Obedience to restaurant rules and disciplines.
Effective management of the production department, including labor allocation and supervision of subordinates.
Main chef to cook Vietnamese Banh Mi and other dishes.
Familiarity and mastery of all supplies, as well as procurement planning and inventory management.
Control over food costs and responsible use of raw materials to minimize waste.
Maintenance of high food quality standards, regular checks on specifications, timely supply, and organized workflow to meet urgent customer needs.
Training and development of chefs to preserve Vietnam dish characteristics and flavors, increasing menu variety and creativity.
Promotion of clean working conditions, personal hygiene, and living appearance among kitchen staff.
Collaboration between front and rear fields, open-minded feedback from guests.

Required:
1. Understand/knowledge about Vietnamese Cuisine, especially Banh Mi, Health rolls.
2. Able to speak Vietnamese is a plus.

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