Sous Chef

Normi International; Bandar Lampung; On-site; IDR 133,920,000 - 223,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NORMI Group is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to oversee the kitchen operations in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia. The candidate will lead kitchen staff, forecast F&B needs, and ensure high standards of quality and presentation across Western, Asian, and Indonesian cuisines.

With a strong background in culinary arts and 5+ years as a sous chef, you will develop SOPs, manage inventory, and optimize processes while fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented team environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in culinary arts required.
• 5+ years as Sous Chef in reputable venues.
• Strong knowledge of Western, Asian and Indonesian cuisines.
• Proven kitchen leadership and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update SOP manuals detailing standards of performance, policies and procedures and service standards.
• Manage ingredients, food preparations, and general supplies by selecting and purchasing menu ingredients.
• Direct the food preparation process and related activities.
• Stay up-to-date with culinary trends and optimize kitchen processes.
• Oversee food production and presentation ensuring top quality and consistency.
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations to ensure variety and quality.
• Polish dishes before they reach customers.
• Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to shortages.
• Arrange repairs when necessary.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by enforcing standards.

Skills

Sous Chef Experience

Culinary Leadership

Culinary Arts

Menu Planning

Kitchen Management

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office

POS Systems

Restaurant Software

Job description

Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts or related discipline.

A minimum of 5+ years proven Sous Chef experience in reputable culinary establishment.

Proven knowledge of Western, Asian and Indonesian food.

Extensive knowledge of Western and Indonesian culinary traditions, ingredients, and techniques.

Outstanding communication and leadership skills (kitchen management).

Responsible for handle the overall operation of the kitchen.

Has genuine interest in F&B, self-motivated, able to forecast food and beverages needs, eye for details and resourceful.

Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes.

Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, POS, restaurant management softwares).

Credentials in health and safety training.

Passion for creating and enhancing culinary style, and exhibiting passion for culinary arts.

Proven leadership ability that supports an environment of employee growth and development, inter-departmental teamwork and exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

Develop and update departmental SOP Manual, detailing standards of performance, Policies and Procedures and Service Standards.

Maintains food ingredients, food preparation, and general supplies by selecting and purchasing menu ingredients

Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities.

Up to date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes.

Oversee food production, preparation, and presentation ensuring top quality and consistency.

Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings.

Approve and “polish” dishes before they reach the customer.

Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages.

Arrange for repairs when necessary.

Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures

Be fully in charge of managing and training kitchen staff.

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Restaurants & Cafes (Full Service) 101-1,000 employees

NORMI Group is privately owned, based on the love of fashion, retail, F&B and lifestyle, fully integrated company currently encompassing 5 brands and acquiring for more.

Demonstrating a dream big, above and beyond expectation philosophies, the group has retail presence currently spans into a growing markets in Indonesia, Singapore, and Australia.

The F&B brands that under Normi International Group include Australian legendary steaks and ribs HURRICANE'S GRILL and specialty coffee roasters TOBY'S ESTATE.

NORMI Group is privately owned, based on the love of fashion, retail, F&B and lifestyle, fully integrated company currently encompassing 5 brands and acquiring for more.

Demonstrating a dream big, above and beyond expectation philosophies, the group has retail presence currently spans into a growing markets in Indonesia, Singapore, and Australia.

The F&B brands that under Normi International Group include Australian legendary steaks and ribs HURRICANE'S GRILL and specialty coffee roasters TOBY'S ESTATE.