Head Cook
Company
SAFFRONS RESTAURANT PTE. LTD.
Location
Singapore
Via
via Our Tampines Hub
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
· The Head Cook is expected to prepare all South Indian / North Indian dishes inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and dinner items.
· Preparations should be tasty, delicious, and hygienic.
· Able to work as a team member to maximize the output.
· Follow the instructions Restaurant manager meticulously.
· Able to extract work from the people. Ad hoc work under a team.
· Knowledge of Indian Spice items.
· Willing to undergo training and follows the instruction meticulously as conveyed in training.
· All preparations should be hygienic without much wastage.
· Should maintain good interpersonal relations with other workers in the kitchen.
· Maintain the most discipline and obey the instructions of the Management.
· Able to attend the work punctually.
· Willing to work on shifts / staggering.
Requirements:
· Proven experience as head cook.
· Experience in using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
· Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.)
· Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
· Ability to work in a team.
· Very good communication skills.
· Excellent physical condition and stamina.
· The Head Cook is expected to prepare all South Indian / North Indian dishes inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and dinner items.
· Preparations should be tasty, delicious, and hygienic.
· Able to work as a team member to maximize the output.
· Follow the instructions Restaurant manager meticulously.
· Able to extract work from the people. Ad hoc work under a team.
· Knowledge of Indian Spice items.
· Willing to undergo training and follows the instruction meticulously as conveyed in training.
· All preparations should be hygienic without much wastage.
· Should maintain good interpersonal relations with other workers in the kitchen.
· Maintain the most discipline and obey the instructions of the Management.
· Able to attend the work punctually.
· Willing to work on shifts / staggering.
Requirements:
· Proven experience as head cook.
· Experience in using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
· Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.)
· Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
· Ability to work in a team.
· Very good communication skills.
· Excellent physical condition and stamina.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs
What is the median monthly salary for restaurant service crew in Singapore as of 2026 including overtime pay?
According to the Ministry of Manpower, the median basic salary for restaurant service crew is SGD 2,150 per month in 2026 with overtime paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 44 hours weekly. Full-time roles in food services must also comply with the Progressive Wage Model requiring at least SGD 1,600 basic pay plus training credits.
What work pass is required for foreigners applying to restaurant jobs in Singapore in 2026?
The Ministry of Manpower requires foreign workers in restaurants to hold either a Work Permit or S Pass in 2026 with a minimum qualifying salary of SGD 3,300 per month for S Pass holders. Employers must pay a monthly foreign worker levy of SGD 450 for Work Permit holders in the food services sector.
What are the eligibility criteria including age and experience for restaurant jobs in Singapore?
The Ministry of Manpower states that applicants for restaurant Work Permits must be aged 18 to 50 years old with at least 2 years of relevant food service experience as of 2026. No formal education certificate is mandated but candidates must pass the Food Hygiene Course before starting work.
What documents are needed to apply for a restaurant job and work pass in Singapore in 2026?
The Ministry of Manpower requires submission of a valid passport, recent passport-sized photo, educational certificates, and employment contract for work pass applications in 2026. Restaurant roles also need the employer to provide the In-Principle Approval letter within 2 weeks of job offer acceptance.
