Chinese Banquet Junior Sous Chef — Elevate Banquets

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Learning and development

Recognition events

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu invites a talented Junior Sous Chef (Chinese Banquet) to join our luxury culinary team in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver exceptional Chinese banquet dishes, oversee kitchen operations and guide junior staff in a fast-paced high-volume setting.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience in Chinese cuisine, strong wok, steaming, braising and stir-frying techniques, and a solid grasp of food safety.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional kitchen experience, with substantial Chinese cuisine and banquet operations.
• Strong knowledge of traditional and contemporary Chinese cooking techniques (wok, steaming, braising, stir-frying).
• Proven supervisory or team leadership experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Culinary qualification or formal training in Chinese cuisine (or equivalent practical experience).
• Excellent understanding of food safety, hygiene standards and kitchen safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook Chinese banquet dishes to high standards, ensuring recipes, portions and presentation are followed.
• Assist planning menus, sourcing ingredients and managing inventory for banquet events.
• Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff, guiding cooking techniques and safety.
• Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards in compliance with health regulations.
• Manage mise en place and ensure stations are stocked before service.
• Monitor food quality and adjust as needed throughout service.
• Collaborate with Front of House to ensure seamless banquets and events.
• Contribute to development of new Chinese banquet items and seasonal specials.
• Care for kitchen equipment and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Participate in training to enhance culinary skills and stay updated with trends.

Skills

Chinese cuisine

Banquet operations

Supervisory experience

Wok cooking

Food safety understanding

Education

Culinary qualification in Chinese cuisine

Job description

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu invites a talented Junior Sous Chef (Chinese Banquet) to join our luxury culinary team in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver exceptional Chinese banquet dishes, oversee kitchen operations and guide junior staff in a fast-paced high-volume setting.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience in Chinese cuisine, strong wok, steaming, braising and stir-frying techniques, and a solid grasp of food safety.