Saks Global Restaurant Chef Manager

About Saks Global

An established luxury hospitality or fine-dining restaurant—often affiliated with an international hotel or hospitality group—recognized for culinary excellence, refined service and elevated guest experiences. The employer places a premium on craftsmanship, seasonal sourcing and a polished, team-oriented service culture.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all kitchen operations to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality culinary output and presentation.
• Design, develop and refine menus in collaboration with senior leadership, integrating seasonal ingredients and cost considerations.
• Recruit, train and mentor kitchen staff; create schedules, define roles and foster a culture of discipline, creativity and continuous improvement.
• Manage food cost, labour cost and kitchen budgets; implement cost-control measures and monitor KPIs to meet financial targets.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, sanitation and HACCP standards and maintain impeccable kitchen hygiene.
• Coordinate closely with front-of-house leadership to ensure seamless service flow, timely plating and exceptional guest satisfaction.
• Oversee inventory management, purchasing and supplier relationships to secure quality produce and optimise supply costs.
• Implement and maintain standardised recipes, portion control and quality assurance processes across all shifts.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching and development plans to cultivate internal talent and retain key staff.
• Drive innovation in culinary techniques and presentation while preserving the restaurant’s gastronomic identity and standards.

Qualifications

• Professional culinary qualification (Culinary Arts diploma, degree or equivalent) or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Proven leadership experience as a Head Chef, Chef de Cuisine or Kitchen Manager in a high-end or fine-dining environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with documented experience managing food and labour costs and meeting budgetary targets.
• Thorough knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP) and kitchen compliance requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead diverse teams and maintain high staff morale under pressure.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, typical of fine-dining operations.

Skills

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary experience with at least 2 years in a senior kitchen leadership role within a high-end or fine-dining restaurant; experience in luxury hospitality preferred.

Education

Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or equivalent professional culinary training; formal apprenticeships or recognized chef certifications advantageous.

Workplace

Culture

The workplace values culinary craftsmanship, meticulous service and collaboration between kitchen and front-of-house teams. It favours a mentorship-driven environment where creativity is balanced by discipline and an uncompromising focus on guest experience.

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