Catering Executive Chef

The primary role of this position is to lead all culinary operations across large-scale events, corporate catering, and private functions. The Executive Chef will be responsible for menu innovation, food quality control, kitchen leadership, cost management, and operational excellence.

This role requires a strong leader with proven experience in high-volume catering environments who can maintain premium quality while ensuring profitability and operational efficiency.

• Lead culinary strategy and deliver innovative, seasonal, event-specific menu development aligned to client needs (corporate, weddings, VIP, large-scale functions).
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality and presentation across all outputs and events.
• Oversee end-to-end kitchen operations (production, preparation, dispatch) and ensure smooth execution of off-site catering events.
• Supervise food preparation timelines and event logistics coordination to ensure on-time, accurate delivery and service readiness.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, sanitation, and local food safety regulations; implement HACCP procedures and conduct kitchen audits.
• Drive cost control: manage food cost targets, optimize purchasing, minimize waste, and improve portion/production efficiency to protect margins.
• Partner with procurement to negotiate supplier pricing and manage inventory controls effectively.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing culinary team through recruitment, training, mentoring, performance evaluations, and SOP implementation.
• Participate in client tastings and menu presentations; collaborate cross-functionally with sales and operations for event planning and execution.
• Address culinary-related client feedback professionally and ensure continuous improvement in service delivery.

Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management.

Strong knowledge of international cuisines and banquet/high-volume production; strong understanding of food safety compliance and HACCP standards, including audit readiness and documentation; solid expertise in food cost control, budgeting, inventory optimization, and waste reduction practices.

Proven capability to manage high-volume catering operations, including production planning, portion control, and operational systems/SOPs; strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple large events simultaneously under pressure.

Proficiency in English language is Essential

Minimum 8-12 years of experience in catering or large-scale food production; minimum 3-5 years in a senior leadership role (Executive Chef or Sous Chef level).