Executive Chef

Mama Shelter is a vibrant, design‑driven hospitality brand founded in 2008 by the Trigano family (co‑founders of Club Med). The brand creates lively, eclectic urban spaces blending creativity, community, affordability, and exceptional service. Collaborating with local partner (Lucrum Capital Pte Ltd), Mama Shelter is part of Ennismore, a global collective of creative hospitality brands in joint venture with Accor. 

Mama Culture is growing, and we’re looking for a passionate Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead our vibrant team across our restaurant and rooftop pool. If you love great food, energetic spaces, and creating memorable guest moments, Mama wants to meet you!

As Executive Chef / Senior Chef De Cuisine, you will be the beating heart of Mama Shelter Singapore’s culinary experience. You’ll shape the menus, inspire the brigade, champion food quality, and create a dining experience that is playful, generous, and full of soul — just like Mama.

This role blends creativity with operational excellence. You’ll lead all kitchen operations across our restaurant, rooftop, bars, in-room dining, and events, ensuring that every plate that leaves the kitchen carries Mama’s signature flair.

What You’ll Do

• Develop innovative, seasonal menus that reflect Mama Shelter’s identity and the vibrancy of Singapore.
• Lead, train, and inspire a diverse kitchen team with positive energy and strong culinary leadership.
• Ensure flawless food quality, consistency, and presentation across all outlets.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, food cost, and budgeting — keeping efficiency high without compromising creativity.
• Maintain impeccable hygiene and safety standards in line with Singapore regulations.
• Collaborate closely with the General Manager, F&B Manager, and the global Mama brand culinary team.
• Bring a spirit of fun, inclusiveness, and hospitality to the kitchen every single day.

• At least 8–10 years of culinary experience, with minimum 3 years in an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef role.
• Strong background in high-volume, lifestyle, boutique hotel or concept-driven restaurants.
• Creative flair with a strong understanding of both international and local flavours.
• A genuine leader who builds strong teams and models positivity.

• Excellent knowledge of kitchen operations, HACCP, costing, and menu engineering.
• A collaborator at heart — someone who loves people as much as they love food.
• Passion, humility, curiosity, and the ability to bring joy through cooking.

Why Join Mama?

✨ A brand that celebrates creativity and personality

✨ A chance to shape the identity of our bar program

✨ Opportunities for growth within the Mama family

✨ Supportive, fun, and inclusive work environment

✨ Competitive salary and attractive team benefits