View Vacancy - SIN - Chef, A2(L)
The British High Commission’s promotion of modern British food and drink provides an exciting opportunity for an Executive Chef to showcase their kitchen, as well as their creative skills and culinary talent. In the past our Chefs have worked on the ‘Britain is GREAT’ campaign, preparing menus and food for high level events. We are exploring collaborations with well-known British chefs for future events.
The Executive Chef is expected to provide a high quality catering service for a large number of onsite business events hosted by the Singapore High Commissioner, Deputy Head of Mission and other sections.
The successful candidate will work as part of a larger residence team, which also encompasses event logistics, stewarding and housekeeping. The Executive Chef will be a key figure and public face for promoting British food and drink through innovative cooking, use of culinary trends and ingredients in conjunction with High Commission campaigns.
This is an excellent opportunity for an up and coming, forward-thinking Chef who would like to work in Singapore while continuing to promote modern British food and culinary trends.
- Lead and manage the kitchen operation for the residence and a large number of official events at the High Commission’s representational properties. These range from (in)formal breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, to cocktail receptions, buffet parties, seminars, workshops and afternoon teas as well as special events.
- Create innovative menus for events and the residence, using British food and products, whilst applying culinary trends to prepare food in line with the objectives of each event or occasion.
- Manage stock of food and kitchen/catering supplies and maintain the kitchen space and facilities, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Knowledge of special dietary restrictions and ability to come up with creative alternatives
- Linking and working with produce providers in the UK, keep abreast of British culinary trends, preparation and presentation.
- Administrative duties including writing emails, attending meetings, managing working hours, supporting finance responsibilities.
- Act as public face of the High Commission for promotional/media activities outside the day-to-day role to contribute to the promotion of British food and drink.
- At least 2 years’ experience in working as a licensed/professional chef in an international setting (e.g. hotel or catering services)
- Strong background and track record in preparing modern British/European food.
- Proven track record of an innovative approach to cooking, identifying and using British trends and products.
- Existing knowledge of British produce and producers
- Experience of working in a hotel, restaurant, catering industry in the UK/Europe.
- Experience of working for Government/and or a High Commissioner/Ambassador or Business executive(s)
- Experience of delivering cookery demonstrations, working with other chefs and confident public speaker.
We place a strong emphasis on learning and development. You will be encouraged to undertake developmental training and get involved in corporate activities.
Conditioned working hours for this role are 44 hours per week. This role requires flexibility to sometimes work outside of conditioned hours, e.g. during Ministerial visits and HC events. Overtime pay will be provided in these circumstances.
To be considered you must be able to take part in a cooking demonstration in Singapore or London. The London demonstration will take place between 24-30 January.
Accommodation will be provided on the residence premises.
There are no relocation expenses payable in connection with this position. The selected candidate will need to secure a work permit/visa in Singapore and the High Commission will provide documentation to support this application.
Staff recruited locally by the British High Commission are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local Singapore employment law.Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks.
The British High Commission is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on grounds of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation.
All applications must be received before 11:55PM (Singapore Time) on 27 January 2020.
Incomplete application forms will not be taken into consideration, so please ensure you provide the information requested. We regret to advise that we will only be contacting short-listed candidates. Applicants called for an interview will be assessed on the core competencies listed above.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted regarding the next phase of the selection process. To those applicants not short-listed, we extend our appreciation for considering the British Government as a potential employer.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
