Sous Chef

Compass Group Hong Kong Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Hong Kong Ltd is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead daily food preparation and support the Head Chef in delivering high standards of quality, cost control, and portion accuracy in a busy kitchen. You will oversee day-to-day operations, monitor hygiene, manage inventory, and train kitchen staff while proposing new menus and handling events.

Proficiency in English and Chinese is required, with HACCP knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Higher Diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate in Culinary Arts or a related field.
• Hygiene Manager certificate is highly preferred.
• Good command of English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and maintain hygiene standards.
• Maintain high food quality and safety while controlling costs via waste control and portioning.
• Propose new services, menus, and products to enhance guest experience.
• Prepare and execute event orders meeting all culinary requirements.
• Improve operational efficiency and maximize sales while balancing cost, revenue, and service.
• Monitor stock of ingredients and equipment; oversee replenishment.
• Support Head Chef in supervising and training kitchen staff.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks to support kitchen operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Resilience

Creativity

Education

Higher Diploma in Culinary Arts

Job description

The Sous Chef is responsible for the daily management of food preparation, ensuring excellence in cost, quality, quantity, and portion control. This role supports the Head Chef in maintaining high operational standards and ensuring the kitchen runs efficiently.

Role Responsibilities

• Operational Oversight: Assist the Head Chef in managing day-to-day kitchen operations and ensuring strict hygiene standards are maintained at all times.
• Quality & Cost Control: Monitor and maintain high standards of food quality and safety while keeping food costs within budget through waste control and efficient portioning.
• Culinary Innovation: Propose and initiate new services, menus, and products to enhance the guest experience upon approval.
• Event Execution: Prepare and execute orders for functions and events, ensuring all culinary requirements and deadlines are met.
• Efficiency Management: Seek ways to improve operational efficiency and maximize sales to maintain an optimal balance between cost, revenue, and service levels.
• Inventory & Asset Management: Monitor the stock of ingredients and kitchen equipment; oversee the organization and replenishment of the kitchen section.
• Team Supervision: Support the Head Chef in supervising and training kitchen staff to ensure a cohesive and productive work environment.
• General Support: Perform any ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the Head Chef to support the overall success of the kitchen.

Experience, Qualifications and Competency Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Education: Higher Diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate in Culinary Arts or a related field.
• Certification: Hygiene Manager certificate is highly preferred.
• Language Skills: Good command of both English and Chinese.
• Core Competencies:
  • Technical Mastery: Outstanding technical cooking skills and deep Food & Beverage knowledge.
  • Leadership: Strong team player with excellent communication and supervisory skills.
  • Resilience: Able to cope with pressure and adapt quickly to changing environments and management demands.
  • Personality: Creative, presentable, and self‑motivated with a positive and proactive attitude.

We offer an attractive remuneration package and excellent career prospects to the right candidate.

Compass Group Hong Kong is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications and enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence and personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. All the applicant contact details will be kept for 6 months only.

Compass Group Hong Kong Ltd., a UK based fortune 500 Company, is one of the world's leading catering and support services companies. We provide high quality catering and support services to Healthcare, Education and Business & Industry segments in Hong Kong.

We are now actively searching for an energetic and focused professional to join us.