Assistant Chinese Banquet Chef (Hilton Singapore Orchard)

The Assistant Chinese Banquet Chef supports the Chinese Banquet Chef in managing the Chinese Kitchen, ensuring the preparation and delivery of high‑quality dishes for banquet events and Chinese culinary operations. This role assists in meal planning, supervising kitchen team members, maintaining culinary standards, and ensuring cost‑effective operations. In the absence of the Chinese Banquet Chef, the Assistant Chinese Banquet Chef will oversee all Chinese banquet kitchen operations to ensure continuity, consistency, and smooth service delivery. As the Assistant Chinese Banquet Chef, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards. Assist in planning, preparing, and executing high-quality dishes for Chinese banquets and related operations. Ensure all recipes, standards, and plating guides are followed consistently. Support menu preparation, new dish development, food tastings, and photo shoots as required. Monitor the quality, presentation, and portioning of all food items, ensuring economical use of ingredients. Conduct regular checks on ingredients and mise‑en‑place for daily menus and specials. Ensure timely and accurate preparation of all banquet and event-related dishes. Uphold food safety standards and manage proper storage and handling of all ingredients. Ensure compliance with HACCP, food hygiene regulations, and internal sanitation standards. Oversee the cleanliness and maintenance of all kitchen areas, equipment, and tools. Work closely with the Stewarding team to ensure cleanliness and minimisation of breakages. Report equipment defects and assist in preparing work orders for Engineering. Team Leadership & Training. Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of kitchen team members. Train and develop team members to ensure competency in their assigned roles. Lead daily briefings and team meetings when delegated, and in the absence of the Chinese Banquet Chef. Promote a positive, professional, and collaborative working environment. Ensure all team members comply with hotel policies, procedures, and SOPs. Assist the Chinese Banquet Chef and Executive Chef in planning menus, seasonal specials, and promotional dishes. Provide input on recipe improvements and operational enhancements. Liaise with the Chinese Banquet Chef or Executive Chef on operational challenges and ensure uninterrupted guest service. Support the creation and updating of recipes, costing sheets, and training materials. Help monitor food costs and minimise wastage to achieve profitability targets. Assist with inventory management, stock rotation, and purchasing decisions for the Chinese Kitchen. Support the verification of timesheets, scheduling, and leave records to ensure operational coverage. Maintain updated recipe costing and assist in documenting operational changes. Operational Support & Additional Responsibilities. Oversee all Chinese banquet kitchen operations when the Chinese Banquet Chef is absent. Attend management and operational meetings as assigned. Support departmental initiatives, audits, and continuous improvement projects. Respond appropriately to guest feedback and requests. Perform any other duties assigned by the Chinese Banquet Chef or Executive Chef. An Assistant Chinese Banquet Chef serving Hilton Brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. High school graduate or education in culinary. At least 10 years of Kitchen experience and supervisory level in a 5-star hotel, with strong exposure to Chinese cuisine. Good command in English, both verbal and written to meet business needs. Up to date with local sanitation regulation. Possess a valid Food Hygiene certificate. Knowledgeable in HACCP. Participated in additional culinary classes or seminars is an advantage.