Executive Chef

Role Overview

Executive Chef at RISE Enterprise. This is a senior leadership role responsible for directing all culinary operations and kitchen strategy across the company's outlets.

Role Purpose

Lead all culinary operations across RISE Enterprise kitchens by setting culinary vision and standards, overseeing Head Chefs and kitchen teams, and ensuring every outlet delivers consistent quality that reflects the brand. Shape the company's overall food and kitchen direction.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Vision

• Set the overall culinary vision, standards, and strategy across all kitchens and outlets.
• Drive menu innovation and concept development in line with brand and business goals.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and oversee Head Chefs and senior kitchen leaders company-wide.

Financial & Operations Management

• Own the total kitchen budget, including food cost, labor, and capital equipment planning.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure company-wide compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards.

Stakeholder & Partner Management

• Build strategic supplier and partner relationships to support quality and cost efficiency.
• Work with senior management on business planning, new openings, and brand growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Culinary degree required.
• At least 15 years of kitchen experience, including several years as a Head Chef or similar senior role.
• Advanced business or hospitality management qualification is a strong plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Outstanding leadership skills.
• Strategic thinking and planning capability.
• Financial acumen and budget management.
• Ability to oversee multiple kitchens or brands.