Sous Chef

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Career growth opportunities

EPF/SOCSO/EIS

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and service. You will oversee food preparation, cooking, portioning, and plating while maintaining high quality and consistency.

The role includes supervising staff, coordinating with the front-of-house, and ensuring timely, accurate order fulfillment. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year+ in a senior kitchen role, strong leadership, and the ability to work under

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and hygiene standards.
• Able to lead and manage a kitchen team under pressure.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays when required.
• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment preferred.

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.
• Supervise, train and guide kitchen staff; allocate daily duties.
• Coordinate with Head Chef and front-of-house during service.
• Ensure orders are prepared accurately and served within the expected timeframe.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Food preparation

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Food safety

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

Mandarin and English language skills are an advantage

EPF, SOCSO, EIS

Medical Benefits and more

Opportunities for career growth and development