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VFI FOOD PTE. LTD. Hiring! Full Time Culinary Innovation Chef in , Earn up to SGD 5,500 - Ricebowl
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Core: Culinary Innovation Chef - Fine Dining
Key Responsibilities
Lead the creation and development of Michelin-inspired fine dining concepts, menus, and signature dishes for premium airline lounges.
Apply advanced culinary techniques, craftsmanship, and modern gastronomy principles to create innovative dishes that deliver exceptional flavour, presentation, and guest experience.
Develop premium menus that reflect international fine dining standards while considering airline lounge operational requirements and customer expectations.
Research global Michelin-starred dining trends, ingredients, and culinary innovations to continuously elevate the company's culinary offerings.
Standardise recipes, cooking techniques, plating specifications, and presentation guidelines to ensure every dish consistently meets Michelin-level expectations.
Collaborate closely with the Production Kitchen to adapt fine dining creations into scalable production processes without compromising quality, taste, texture, or presentation.
Lead production trials and continuously refine recipes to achieve consistency, efficiency, and premium quality in high-volume manufacturing environments.
Train, mentor, and elevate the culinary capabilities of production chefs and kitchen teams in advanced cooking techniques, finishing methods, plating precision, and quality control.
Establish and enforce rigorous culinary quality standards, conducting regular tastings and product evaluations to ensure every dish reflects premium fine dining excellence.
Work alongside Procurement and Operations teams to source premium ingredients while maintaining commercial viability and supply consistency.
Ensure all culinary developments comply with food safety regulations,ISO: 22000, and company quality management systems.
Support customer presentations, menu tastings, airline showcases, and culinary innovation workshops to demonstrate the company's fine dining capabilities.
Drive continuous culinary innovation by introducing new techniques, ingredients, and concepts that differentiate the company's premium airline lounge offerings.
Build a culture of culinary excellence by mentoring chefs and fostering Michelin-inspired discipline, attention to detail, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.
Perform any other duties assigned by Management.
Job Requirements
Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts, Professional Cookery, or an equivalent culinary qualification.
Minimum
5 years of professional culinary experience.
Candidates with
Michelin-starred restaurant
(1, 2 or 3 Michelin Stars) or an internationally recognised luxury fine dining establishment experience will have an edge.
Proven experience in menu research and development, recipe creation, and culinary innovation at fine dining standards.
Demonstrated expertise in modern and classical culinary techniques, ingredient pairing, flavour profiling, and premium food presentation.
Strong understanding of recipe standardisation, food costing, yield management, and commercial menu development.
Experience translating fine dining concepts into high-volume production environments while maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to train production chefs in advanced culinary techniques and Michelin-level execution.
Excellent understanding of food safety, ISO: 22000, and quality management systems.
Ability to work collaboratively with Culinary, Production, Procurement, Operations, and Quality Assurance teams.
Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Passion for continuous culinary innovation, excellence, and elevating premium airline lounge dining experiences.
Experience working with premium hotels, luxury hospitality groups, airline catering, or international catering operations will be a distinct advantage.
Ability to travel locally and overseas for culinary research, supplier evaluations, customer presentations, and menu development projects when required.
VFI Food Pte Ltd specialises in halal production and export. Committed to delivering high-quality, innovative food solutions to global markets. As a FSSC 22000-certified company, we adhere to the highest international food safety standards, ensuring that our products meet the stringent requirements of both local and overseas markets.
With a strong manufacturing foundation and export expertise, we provide a wide range of customized food solutions, including soups, sauces, stocks, pastes, and ready-to-eat products, catering to airlines, foodservice providers, and retail brands worldwide. Our dedicated R&D team works closely with clients to develop tailor-made recipes and specialty food items, ensuring quality, consistency, and scalability in production.
Beyond food production, VFI Food Pte Ltd also leads special projects, collaborating with industry partners to innovate new food concepts, optimize manufacturing processes, and enhance sustainability efforts. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships, we are positioned as a trusted partner for businesses looking to expand their global food supply chain with safe, high-quality, and customized food solutions.
At VFI Food Pte Ltd, we don’t just produce food – we create a culinary excellence experience for our customers.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the creation and development of Michelin-inspired fine dining concepts, menus, and signature dishes for premium airline lounges.
Apply advanced culinary techniques, craftsmanship, and modern gastronomy principles to create innovative dishes that deliver exceptional flavour, presentation, and guest experience.
Develop premium menus that reflect international fine dining standards while considering airline lounge operational requirements and customer expectations.
Research global Michelin-starred dining trends, ingredients, and culinary innovations to continuously elevate the company's culinary offerings.
Standardise recipes, cooking techniques, plating specifications, and presentation guidelines to ensure every dish consistently meets Michelin-level expectations.
Collaborate closely with the Production Kitchen to adapt fine dining creations into scalable production processes without compromising quality, taste, texture, or presentation.
Lead production trials and continuously refine recipes to achieve consistency, efficiency, and premium quality in high-volume manufacturing environments.
Train, mentor, and elevate the culinary capabilities of production chefs and kitchen teams in advanced cooking techniques, finishing methods, plating precision, and quality control.
Establish and enforce rigorous culinary quality standards, conducting regular tastings and product evaluations to ensure every dish reflects premium fine dining excellence.
Work alongside Procurement and Operations teams to source premium ingredients while maintaining commercial viability and supply consistency.
Ensure all culinary developments comply with food safety regulations,ISO: 22000, and company quality management systems.
Support customer presentations, menu tastings, airline showcases, and culinary innovation workshops to demonstrate the company's fine dining capabilities.
Drive continuous culinary innovation by introducing new techniques, ingredients, and concepts that differentiate the company's premium airline lounge offerings.
Build a culture of culinary excellence by mentoring chefs and fostering Michelin-inspired discipline, attention to detail, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.
Perform any other duties assigned by Management.
Job Requirements
Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts, Professional Cookery, or an equivalent culinary qualification.
Minimum
5 years of professional culinary experience.
Candidates with
Michelin-starred restaurant
(1, 2 or 3 Michelin Stars) or an internationally recognised luxury fine dining establishment experience will have an edge.
Proven experience in menu research and development, recipe creation, and culinary innovation at fine dining standards.
Demonstrated expertise in modern and classical culinary techniques, ingredient pairing, flavour profiling, and premium food presentation.
Strong understanding of recipe standardisation, food costing, yield management, and commercial menu development.
Experience translating fine dining concepts into high-volume production environments while maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to train production chefs in advanced culinary techniques and Michelin-level execution.
Excellent understanding of food safety, ISO: 22000, and quality management systems.
Ability to work collaboratively with Culinary, Production, Procurement, Operations, and Quality Assurance teams.
Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Passion for continuous culinary innovation, excellence, and elevating premium airline lounge dining experiences.
Experience working with premium hotels, luxury hospitality groups, airline catering, or international catering operations will be a distinct advantage.
Ability to travel locally and overseas for culinary research, supplier evaluations, customer presentations, and menu development projects when required.
VFI Food Pte Ltd specialises in halal production and export. Committed to delivering high-quality, innovative food solutions to global markets. As a FSSC 22000-certified company, we adhere to the highest international food safety standards, ensuring that our products meet the stringent requirements of both local and overseas markets.
With a strong manufacturing foundation and export expertise, we provide a wide range of customized food solutions, including soups, sauces, stocks, pastes, and ready-to-eat products, catering to airlines, foodservice providers, and retail brands worldwide. Our dedicated R&D team works closely with clients to develop tailor-made recipes and specialty food items, ensuring quality, consistency, and scalability in production.
Beyond food production, VFI Food Pte Ltd also leads special projects, collaborating with industry partners to innovate new food concepts, optimize manufacturing processes, and enhance sustainability efforts. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships, we are positioned as a trusted partner for businesses looking to expand their global food supply chain with safe, high-quality, and customized food solutions.
At VFI Food Pte Ltd, we don’t just produce food – we create a culinary excellence experience for our customers.
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