Luxury Kitchen Lead — Creative Sous Chef & Team Mentor

Accor; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor Malaysia invites an experienced Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations in our luxury hotel in Johor Bahru. You will supervise preparation and service, ensure standards, and steward food safety and cost control.

We seek a culinary professional with strong leadership, English proficiency, and the ability to train a diverse team in a fast-paced, multicultural environment. Weekend and holiday shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree, diploma, or relevant professional culinary qualification.
• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar senior culinary role within a luxury hotel and/or resort.
• Strong knowledge of diverse cuisines, techniques, and ingredients.
• Ability to lead, train, and develop a diverse culinary team.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
• Strong understanding of food cost control, portion management, inventory, and wastage reduction.
• Ability to maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and service.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Creative and innovative approach to food preparation and menu development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural luxury hospitality environment.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Take total responsibility for daily operation of the kitchen and Kitchen department in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Control the preparation and service of all food to meet agreed standards.
• Regular inspection of the kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Maintain strict control on all food items issued from the kitchen.
• Ensure orders are prepared according to instructions on the check.
• Ensure strict portion control and address wastage.
• Ensure storage of all food with correct stock rotation and security.
• Check delivered goods against documentation for quantity and quality.
• Assist in maintaining food cost percentage within budget.
• Promote communication between the kitchen and other hotel departments.
• Adhere to Health and Safety Act and Food Hygiene Regulations.
• Report defects in building or equipment and accidents to staff/guests.
• Attend training and respond to reasonable management requests.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Staff development

Food safety

English language

Education

Culinary degree/diploma

Job description

Accor Malaysia invites an experienced Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations in our luxury hotel in Johor Bahru. You will supervise preparation and service, ensure standards, and steward food safety and cost control.

We seek a culinary professional with strong leadership, English proficiency, and the ability to train a diverse team in a fast-paced, multicultural environment. Weekend and holiday shifts are required.