Senior Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen Ops & Menu Innovation

PT Summarecon Agung, Tbk; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 89,280,000 - 178,560,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Summarecon Agung Tbk in Indonesia is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure dishes meet recipes and presentation standards.

The role emphasizes maintaining food quality, hygiene, FIFO, and collaboration with service teams; candidates should have 3–5 years in professional kitchens and a culinary diploma is preferred; placement in Gading Serpong.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a professional kitchen
• 1–2 years in a supervisory role
• Experience as Sous Chef or similar
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards
• Proven leadership and team management
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Knowledge of food costing and inventory management
• Culinary diploma/certification preferred
• Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Creative mindset with attention to detail in food presentation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Placement in Gading Serpong area

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff during food preparation and service
• Ensure all dishes are prepared according to established recipes and presentation standards
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and portion control
• Monitor kitchen cleanliness and ensure compliance with hygiene and food safety standards
• Assist in menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal menu updates
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate ingredient ordering with the purchasing team
• Control food waste and support cost- efficiency initiatives
• Train, guide, and evaluate junior kitchen staff
• Handle kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef
• Ensure proper food storage, labeling, and stock rotation (FIFO)
• Support smooth coordination between kitchen and service teams

Skills

Kitchen experience

Supervisory experience

Food safety & HACCP

Leadership & team management

Ability to work under pressure

Communication skills

Time management

Food costing & inventory

Flexible shifts

Creative presentation

Independent & team worker

Education

Culinary diploma/certification

Job description

PT Summarecon Agung Tbk in Indonesia is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure dishes meet recipes and presentation standards.

The role emphasizes maintaining food quality, hygiene, FIFO, and collaboration with service teams; candidates should have 3–5 years in professional kitchens and a culinary diploma is preferred; placement in Gading Serpong.