# Head Chef/Chef De Cuisine (Osteria Mozza)

> OUE Restaurants Pte Ltd · Singapore, Singapore · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-07

**Salary:** SGD 7,000–8,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Osteria Mozza

## Description

The Head Chef/Chef De Cuisine is responsible for leading and overseeing all culinary operations at Osteria Mozza, ensuring the consistent delivery of exceptional food quality in line with the brand’s Michelin-starred heritage. This role drives kitchen performance, team development, and cost efficiency, while upholding the integrity, creativity, and standards of the Mozza concept.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Kitchen Leadership & Operations**

-   Lead and direct all day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring smooth, efficient, and high-quality service across all periods
-   Set clear operational standards, priorities, and expectations for the kitchen team
-   Oversee service execution, ensuring precision, consistency, and strong communication across all stations
-   Work closely with the Executive Chef / Group Executive Chef to align kitchen performance with overall culinary direction.

**Team Leadership & Culture**

-   Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing kitchen brigade, fostering accountability, discipline, and teamwork
-   Develop Sous Chefs and key team members, ensuring a strong leadership pipeline and succession planning
-   Establish and maintain a positive, performance-driven kitchen culture aligned with Mozza’s standards
-   Oversee recruitment, training, and performance management of kitchen staff.

**Culinary Excellence & Brand Integrity**

-   Ensure all dishes are executed with consistency, precision, authenticity, quality and in full alignment with Mozza’s culinary standards/recipes
-   Collaborate with the Executive Chef / Group Executive Chef on menu development, seasonal updates, and continuous refinement
-   Drive ongoing improvements in food quality, processes, and kitchen output.

**Business Performance & Cost Management**

-   Take full ownership of kitchen financial performance, including food cost, labour efficiency, and wastage control through effective costing and manpower management
-   Develop and implement strategies to optimise cost efficiency while maintaining product quality
-   Oversee inventory management, purchasing, and supplier coordination
-   Monitor and analyse key kitchen performance indicators to drive continuous improvement

**Guest Experience & Cross-Functional Collaboration**

-   Partner closely with the front-of-house team to deliver a seamless and exceptional dining experience
-   Ensure food quality and execution contribute directly to guest satisfaction and brand reputation
-   Support business initiatives, promotions, and events through effective kitchen planning, execution and communication

**Food Safety & Compliance**

-   Uphold and enforce all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards in compliance with government and audit requirements
-   Ensure the kitchen is consistently maintained in a clean, organised, and audit-ready state
-   Lead by example in maintaining the highest standards of personal and kitchen hygiene

## Requirements

-   Proven leadership experience as a Head Chef / Chef De Cuisine or in a senior culinary role in a high-quality, high-volume dining concept.
-   A strong foundation and expertise in Italian cuisine; experience with pizza, pasta preferred.
-   Demonstrated leadership in building and managing high-performing teams • Possesses strong understanding of kitchen financials, including food cost, inventory, and labour management.
-   A curious and resilient mindset, with the ability to learn quickly and stay organised under pressure.
-   A genuine commitment to excellence in culinary, hygiene, food safety, and kitchen standards.
-   A proactive, collaborative leader who takes initiative and inspires teamwork and mutual respect.
-   Flexibility and dedication, with a willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

## Benefits

-   **Annual Leave, Family Care Leave & Paid Medical Leave**
-   **Annual Wage Supplement**
-   **Performance Bonus & Annual Salary Increment**
-   **Group Medical, Hospitalisation & Dental Insurance**
-   **Long Service Award**
-   **Professional Growth & Development**
-   **Education Assistance**
-   **External Training Sponsorship**
-   **Staff Discounts**
-   **Staff Referral Scheme**
-   **Staff Meals Provided**

## Apply

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