Elephant Grounds is an award-winning Hong Kong-born lifestyle brand renowned for its specialty coffee, Japanese influenced cuisine, and café culture.
Founded in 2013 by Gerald Li and Kevin Poon, the brand began as a coffee kiosk within a retail shop and has since grown into a fully integrated coffee roastery, artisanal bakery, and restaurant concept with operations in Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta Q1 2026, and now Singapore.
Our coffee program is led by an award-winning team - including a champion roaster and other specialty coffee professionals - with a relentless dedication to building a sustainable coffee program.
Elephant Grounds focuses on the alchemy of space - design, music, and light - and the impact they have on guests, creating an unmistakable energy and vibe.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for overall food production, kitchen operations management.
- Ensure all dishes meet Elephant Grounds' quality standards and presentation guidelines.
- Maintain, monitor and improve quality performances to comply with the prescribed food quality.
- Be fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staffs.
- Supervise and train up production team members to achieve good performance standard.
- Carry out cost control planning such as food and ingredients, and ordering & inventory management.
- Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations (HACCP, food handling, etc.).
- Inspect kitchen supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure conformance to establish standards.
Job Requirement
- Experience: Minimum 5+ years in a professional kitchen, with at least 2 years in a leadership role (Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager).
- Culinary Expertise: Strong background in café, brunch, or modern casual dining—knowledge of coffee-pairing dishes is a plus.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead and motivate a team in a high-volume setting.
- Creativity: Passion for developing new recipes and improving existing ones.
- Organization: Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
- Certifications: Food Safety Certification (required).
- Ability to work flexible hours/shift, including weekends and public holidays.
Thank you for your interest in this position.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.