Banquet & Kitchen Lead Sous Chef

Sunway Velocity Hotel Kuala Lumpur; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone reimbursement

Health insurance

Maternity leave

Meal provided

Opportunities for promotion

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sunway Velocity Hotel Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Kitchen Department Head to oversee daily kitchen operations for the hotel’s outlets and banquets.

You will lead food preparation, manage staff, coordinate menus, purchasing, scheduling and plating for catering events while maintaining hygiene standards and staying within budget.

The role requires culinary training, 2–3 years hotel experience, strong leadership and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years in a hotel environment with hands-on experience in a similar position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Kitchen Department and daily kitchen operations for outlets and banquet prep.
• Lead outlet and banquet food prep, coordinate menus, purchasing, scheduling, and plating for catering events.
• Supervise cooks and staff to ensure high quality presentation and product consistency.
• Maintain hygiene and comply with Food & Beverage policies and standards.
• Aim to improve guest and employee satisfaction while managing the operating budget.

Skills

Leadership

Delegation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary school diploma

Job description

Sunway Velocity Hotel Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Kitchen Department Head to oversee daily kitchen operations for the hotel’s outlets and banquets.

You will lead food preparation, manage staff, coordinate menus, purchasing, scheduling and plating for catering events while maintaining hygiene standards and staying within budget.

The role requires culinary training, 2–3 years hotel experience, strong leadership and effective communication.