THE PLATFORM COLLECTIVE PTE. LTD. Hiring! Full Time Head Chef in , Earn up to SGD 3,700 - Ricebowl

Champion Bolo Bun (CBB) is the world's first bolo bun concept store, now expanding into a full cafe experience with a specialty coffee program and an upcoming High Tea offering. CBB operates under The Platform Collective Pte. Ltd., a fast-growing F&B company committed to delivering high-quality food and beverage experiences through innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.

This is a baking-led leadership role at the heart of CBB's kitchen. The Head Chef will own all bun and pastry production, uphold product quality and consistency, and drive baking R&D for new launches. Strong baking craft is essential; hot-kitchen cooking experience is not required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Bakery Production & Quality

• Lead daily production of CBB's signature bolo buns and pastries to a consistent quality standard.

• Own dough preparation, proofing, and baking schedules to meet daily sales and pre-order demand.

• Carry out daily opening and closing procedures for the kitchen and production areas.

• Maintain an organised, clean, and hygienic kitchen inline with SFA requirements.

• Monitor product quality, texture, and presentation, taking corrective action where needed.

Menu & Product Development

• Lead baking R&D for new bun flavours, seasonal items, and High Tea bakes.

• Standardise recipes, portioning, and costing for all baked products.

• Monitor ingredient usage and wastage, recommending cost-saving initiatives.

• Support sourcing and evaluation of flour, dairy, fillings, and other baking supplies.

Team Leadership & Standards

• Train, roster, and supervise kitchen team members, building baking capability within the team.

• Review current kitchen SOPs, and continuously improve and strengthen them.

• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations and company SOPs.

• Control food costing and manage ingredient costs to meet margin targets.

• Manage stock levels and ordering, and build strong working relationships with suppliers.

• Work with management on manpower planning, production targets, and margins.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Management.

Required Qualifications and Attributes:

• Minimum 3-5 years of baking experience in a bakery, pastry kitchen, or cafe production environment.

• Strong fundamentals in dough handling, proofing, and oven work; bolo bun or Asian bakery experience is a strong plus.

• Cooking experience is not required - this is a baking-focused kitchen.

• Prior experience leading or supervising a small kitchen or production team is preferred.

• Good understanding of food hygiene practices; Food Safety Course Level 1 certified (or willing to obtain).

• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.

• Able to train others, improvise when needed, and maintain a strong willingness to learn.

• Positive, proactive attitude with strong ownership.

We are especially looking for individuals who:

• Take pride in baking craft and consistent, high-quality production.

• Enjoy developing new products and continuously improving recipes.

• Want to lead and grow a small kitchen team.

• Aspire to grow with a young, expanding F&B brand transitioning into full cafe operations.