Head Chef

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.