JUNIOR SOUS CHEF

Holiday Inn; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Health insurance

Maternity leave

Meal provided

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

Holiday Inn is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the kitchen team in daily hotel operations and help maintain high food quality and standards.

You will supervise during service, ensure hygiene and HACCP compliance, and collaborate with other departments to deliver smooth service.

The role requires at least 3 years in a similar position, preferably in a hotel, and offers benefits such as health insurance, meals, and opportunities for promotion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar hotel position.
• Preferred experience as Junior Sous Chef.
• Knowledge of food preparation, hygiene and kitchen operations.
• Ability to supervise and work with a kitchen team.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure during busy periods.
• Good understanding of food safety and HACCP standards.
• Passion for food and maintaining consistent quality.
• Additional leave, health insurance, maternity leave and meals provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sous Chef in managing daily kitchen operations.
• Supervise and support the kitchen team during service.
• Ensure food is prepared according to the hotel's standards and recipes.
• Maintain food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Ensure proper food hygiene, cleanliness and safety standards are followed.
• Assist with food preparation and kitchen organisation.
• Monitor food stock and minimise wastage.
• Support training and coaching of kitchen team members.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene knowledge

Kitchen operations

Team supervision

Communication

Pressure management

Food safety HACCP

Education

STM/STPM (Preferred)

Job description

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We're looking for a Junior Sous Chef to support the Kitchen team in the daily kitchen operations of the hotel. The role will assist in supervising the kitchen team, maintaining food quality and hygiene standards, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations during service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Sous Chef in managing daily kitchen operations.
• Supervise and support the kitchen team during service.
• Ensure food is prepared according to the hotel's standards and recipes.
• Maintain food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Ensure proper food hygiene, cleanliness and safety standards are followed.
• Assist with food preparation and kitchen organisation.
• Monitor food stock and minimise wastage.
• Support training and coaching of kitchen team members.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth service.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in a hotel.
• Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef is preferred.
• Good knowledge of food preparation, hygiene and kitchen operations.
• Able to supervise and work well with a kitchen team.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks during busy periods.
• Good understanding of food safety and HACCP standards.
• Passionate about food and maintaining consistent food quality.
• Additional leave
• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Meal provided
• Opportunities for promotion

Education:

• STM/STPM (Preferred)

Experience:

• as a Junior Sous Chef in the hotel industry: 3 years (Required)