Sou Chef

Next Innovate; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 290,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Innovate invites applications for an accomplished Sous Chef to join a new fine-dining restaurant opening in 2027. You will support kitchen leadership, develop a disciplined, high-performing team, and set demanding standards for consistent execution.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on leadership, strong technical cooking skills, and the ability to guide others, with experience in pre-opening setups and menu development. English and Chinese communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in fine-dining environments.
• Strong cooking techniques, ingredient knowledge and quality-control skills.
• Excellent organisational ability and experience coordinating kitchen service.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Chinese; Cantonese and/or Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in pre-opening preparations and daily operations.
• Lead preparation and service, ensuring consistency in flavour, presentation and timing.
• Train and mentor junior chefs with clear direction and feedback.
• Contribute to menu development, recipe testing and standardisation.
• Oversee ordering, stock control and food-cost discipline.
• Maintain rigorous food safety, hygiene and equipment-care standards.
• Coordinate with front-of-house on service pacing and guest requests.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Fine-dining background

Kitchen leadership

English & Chinese communication

Job description

A new restaurant opening in 2027 is seeking an accomplished Sous Chef to support kitchen leadership and help build a disciplined, high-performing culinary team. You should be a hands-on leader who combines strong technical ability with clear communication and sound judgement, comfortable setting demanding standards, developing others and taking responsibility for consistent execution.

Key responsibilities

Support the Head Chef in pre-opening preparations, kitchen setup and daily operations

Lead preparation and service, maintaining consistency in flavour, presentation and timing

Train and mentor junior chefs, providing clear direction and constructive feedback

Contribute to menu development, recipe testing and standardisation

Oversee ordering, stock control, ingredient utilisation and food-cost discipline

Maintain rigorous food safety, hygiene and equipment-care standards

Coordinate closely with the front-of-house team on service pacing, dietary requirements and guest requests

About you

Proven experience as a Sous Chef, or a strong track record as a senior Chef de Partie ready to step up, within fine-dining restaurants

Excellent cooking techniques, ingredient knowledge and quality-control skills

Strong organisational ability and experience coordinating kitchen service

Ability to communicate effectively in English and Chinese; Cantonese and/or Mandarin

The confidence to uphold standards while treating colleagues with respect

A drive to excel, supported by accountability, humility and a collaborative working style

Pre-opening experience is an advantage

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Hong Kong?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Sous Chef?

Sheung Wan, Central and Western District, HK