Sous Chef

山海觀 The Overlook; Selangor; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF

SOCSO

EIS

Parking Allowance

Medical and Dental Benefits

Annual Leave & Medical Leave

Over Time Pay

Job summary

山海觀 The Overlook in Malaysia is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead the hot kitchen. You will assist the Executive Chef in planning menus and creating dishes for our Japanese and Chinese fine-dining concept.

You will oversee food preparation, ensure quality and consistency, uphold health and safety standards, manage inventory and costing, collaborate on new recipes, follow recipes and SOPs, and mentor junior staff while maintaining exemplary hygiene in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or diploma from an accredited institution with pastry/dessert experience is an added advantage.
• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar in hot/cuisine kitchen, preferably in a Japanese and/or Chinese fine-dining restaurant.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English; good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks in a busy kitchen.
• Able to adapt to hot, fast-paced environment; strong hygiene standards.
• Creative, curious about food culture, eager to learn and incorporate new ingredients into modern cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in planning menus and creating dishes for the hot kitchen.
• Oversee and participate in food preparation and cooking activities.
• Ensure quality control and consistency of all food items prepared in the kitchen.
• Adhere to all health and safety standards and regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and work area.
• Assist with inventory management and ordering of food and kitchen supplies.
• Monitor food costs and control waste.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create new recipes and menus.
• Follow recipes and SOPs consistently.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef and management team, such as pastry and/or dessert work.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Hygiene

Multilingual (Mandarin, English)

Creativity in food culture

Adaptability to fast-paced kitchen

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree/diploma

Pastry/Dessert experience (advantage)

Tools

Apple Macintosh

Restaurant management software

Job description

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Culinary degree or diploma from an accredited institution with experience in pastry/dessert making is an added advantage.

Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a hot/cuisine kitchen, preferably in a Japanese and/or Chinese fine-dining restaurant.

A problem solver, ability to manage and work as a team and delegate tasks effectively and independently, someone who is initiative and takes his job seriously.

Good communication and interpersonal skills, conversant in speaking and reading Mandarin and English.

Strong attention to detail with ability to perform repetitive tasks on a daily basis.

Ensure a high standard of personal hygiene is maintained at all times.

Ability to work in a hot and fast-paced kitchen environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Creative and inquisitive, passionate in food culture, with a strong interest to learn and incorporate new ideas and ingredients into modern cuisine preparation and tea-pairing

Proficient in Apple Macintosh and restaurant management softwares.

Physical Requirements

• Fit and resilient, ability to lift heavy equipment and ingredients, this is a physically demanding job.
• Non-smoker preferred, with a strong commitment to personal hygiene

Requirement

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary degree or diploma from an accredited institution with experience in pastry/dessert making is an added advantage.
• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a hot/cuisine kitchen, preferably in a Japanese and/or Chinese fine-dining restaurant.
• A problem solver, ability to manage and work as a team and delegate tasks effectively and independently, someone who is initiative and takes his job seriously.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, conversant in speaking and reading Mandarin and English.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to perform repetitive tasks on a daily basis.
• Ensure a high standard of personal hygiene is maintained at all times.
• Ability to work in a hot and fast-paced kitchen environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Creative and inquisitive, passionate in food culture, with a strong interest to learn and incorporate new ideas and ingredients into modern cuisine preparation and tea-pairing
• Proficient in Apple Macintosh and restaurant management softwares.

Responsibility

• Assist the Executive Chef in planning menus and creating dishes for the hot kitchen.
• Oversee and participate in food preparation and cooking activities.
• Ensure quality control and consistency of all food items prepared in the kitchen.
• Adhere to all health and safety standards and regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and work area.
• Assist with inventory management and ordering of food and kitchen supplies.
• Monitor food costs and control waste.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create new recipes and menus.
• Follow recipes and SOPs consistently.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef and management team, such as pastry and/or dessert work.

Benefits

• EPF
• SOCSO
• EIS
• Parking Allowance
• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Annual Leave & Medical Leave
• Over Time Pay