For this position, you should have a genuine passion for Singaporean and Southeast Asian cuisine, with a strong understanding of its flavours, techniques and culture. You will be an organised, hands-on leader with proven experience managing a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen. You'll thrive under pressure, inspire and develop your brigade, and work closely with the front-of-house management team to deliver an outstanding guest experience every day.
As Head Chef, you will take full ownership of the kitchen operation, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, food safety and cost control, while creating a positive and collaborative working environment. From training and mentoring your team to driving operational excellence and menu innovation, you'll play a key role in the continued success and growth of Singapulah.
There will be huge progression opportunities for you within our Group as we're rapidly expanding our brands and are fully invested in building your future with us as we work towards our shared vision and long-term goals.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, inspire and develop the kitchen team to deliver outstanding food and service.
Ensure consistent execution of all menu items while maintaining the authenticity of Singaporean cuisine.
Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, service, stock control and ordering.
Manage kitchen labour and food costs in line with company targets.
Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring full compliance with HACCP and health & safety regulations.
Recruit, train and mentor chefs, creating a positive and high-performing kitchen culture.
Work collaboratively with the FOH management team to ensure seamless service and an exceptional guest experience.
Contribute to menu development, seasonal specials and continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor kitchen performance and implement procedures to improve efficiency and profitability.
What We're Looking For
Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step.
Previous experience managing a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant kitchen.
Strong knowledge of Singaporean and Southeast Asian cuisine is highly desirable.
Excellent leadership, communication and people management skills.
Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
Calm under pressure with a hands-on approach.
Good understanding of stock management, GP control and labour management.
Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification (or willingness to obtain).
What We Offer
Competitive salary starting from £58,000 per annum.
Performance-based bonus opportunities.
Excellent career progression within one of the UK's fastest-growing restaurant groups.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Staff meals on duty.
Employee discounts across all Chew-On-This restaurant brands.
A supportive, ambitious and people-first working culture.
If you're passionate about authentic Singaporean cuisine, love leading high-performing teams, and want to be part of an exciting and rapidly expanding restaurant group, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Singapulah and help us bring the vibrant flavours and warm hospitality of Singapore to the heart of London.