Junior Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen Ops & Menu Innovation

Yap Ah Shak House Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yap Ah Shak House Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Jr. Sous Chef to oversee culinary operations across outlets, including Osteria Gamberoni.

You will lead daily kitchen activities, ensure top-quality dishes, and drive menu development in collaboration with the Executive Chef. The role requires proven kitchen leadership experience, strong organizational skills, and a focus on food safety and cost control. Join our team for hands-on coaching, staff development, and active involvement in service and special

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent certification.
• Proven experience in a kitchen leadership role.
• Strong understanding of culinary trends and technology in the industry.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure the consistency, quality, and presentation of all dishes leaving the kitchen.
• Supervise kitchen teams and maintain professionalism, teamwork, and discipline.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen organisation.
• Lead menu development and seasonal menu updates.
• Conduct tastings and quality checks to meet brand standards.
• Collaborate with management and Executive Chef on new dishes and specials.
• Ensure recipes, plating guides, and preparation standards are followed.
• Train kitchen staff on recipes, techniques, and service standards.
• Develop and coach new kitchen staff with hands-on mentoring.
• Prepare and manage staff schedules for service periods.
• Monitor manpower levels and adjust staffing as needed.
• Coordinate leave schedules and deployment across outlets.
• Oversee ingredient ordering and stock management.
• Maintain stock levels while minimising waste and controlling costs.
• Ensure suppliers meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Supervise day-to-day operations at Osteria Gamberoni.
• Ensure consistency and quality of à la carte and set lunch menus.
• Liaise with Executive Chef on menu specials and culinary direction.
• Be present during Friday and Saturday evening service to support the team.
• Provide leadership during busy service periods and events.
• Assist the kitchen team with service execution when required.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Menu development

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Yap Ah Shak House Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Jr. Sous Chef to oversee culinary operations across outlets, including Osteria Gamberoni.

You will lead daily kitchen activities, ensure top-quality dishes, and drive menu development in collaboration with the Executive Chef. The role requires proven kitchen leadership experience, strong organizational skills, and a focus on food safety and cost control. Join our team for hands-on coaching, staff development, and active involvement in service and special