Sous Chef

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Jobstreet Malaysia is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, food preparation, cooking, portioning and plating in a busy restaurant environment.

You will supervise, train and guide kitchen staff, ensure consistent quality and taste, and coordinate with the front-of-house team during service. Good leadership and the ability to work under pressure are essential, with experience in a Japanese restaurant considered an advantage.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year+ of experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen position.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food preparation and hygiene standards.
• Good leadership and team management skills.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Responsible, disciplined and committed to maintaining high food quality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays when required.
• Experience working in a Japanese restaurant is an advantage.
• Chinese and English language skills are an advantage.
• EPF, SOCSO, EIS are benefits.
• Medical Benefits and more.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and service.
• Monitor and handle food preparation, cooking, portioning and plating.
• Ensure kitchen operations run smoothly during busy service periods.
• Maintain consistent food quality, taste, presentation and portion control.
• Ensure all food is prepared according to established recipes and standards.
• Monitor the freshness and quality of ingredients, especially seafood and other fresh products.
• Supervise, train and guide kitchen staff.
• Allocate daily kitchen duties and ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Coordinate closely with the Head Chef and front-of-house team during service.
• Ensure orders are prepared accurately and served within the expected timeframe.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Work under pressure

Hygiene standards

Job description

As a Sous Chef, you will assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and service at our restaurant. You will handle food preparation, cooking, portioning and plating, ensuring kitchen operations run smoothly during busy service periods. You will maintain consistent food quality, taste, presentation and portion control, ensuring all food is prepared according to established recipes and standards. You will supervise, train and guide kitchen staff, allocate daily kitchen duties and maintain good teamwork, discipline and communication within the kitchen.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and service
• Monitor and handle food preparation, cooking, portioning and plating
• Ensure kitchen operations run smoothly during busy service periods
• Maintain consistent food quality, taste, presentation and portion control
• Ensure all food is prepared according to established recipes and standards
• Monitor the freshness and quality of ingredients, especially seafood and other fresh products
• Supervise, train and guide kitchen staff
• Allocate daily kitchen duties and ensure tasks are completed efficiently
• Coordinate closely with the Head Chef and front-of-house team during service
• Ensure orders are prepared accurately and served within the expected timeframe

About you

• At least 1 year+ of experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen position
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food preparation and hygiene standards
• Good leadership and team management skills
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Responsible, disciplined and committed to maintaining high food quality
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays when required
• Experience working in a Japanese restaurant is an advantage
• Chinese and English language skills are an advantage
• EPF, SOCSO, EIS
• Medical Benefits and more
• Opportunities for career growth and development