Executive Sous Chef

LAGUNA HOTEL HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Laguna Hotel Holdings Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks an experienced Kitchen Operations Lead to oversee daily kitchen activities, ensure consistent quality and brand standards, and drive guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include training and mentoring Sous Chefs and staff, coordinating with Purchasing, managing inventory and food costs, developing seasonal menus, enforcing food safety, sustainability initiatives, and optimizing labor usage to support peak service periods.

Job description

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, portion control, and compliance with brand standards.
• Conduct daily quality checks on all food preparation, maintaining excellent standards for taste, temperature, and visual presentation.
• Collaborate with purchasing and suppliers to source high-quality ingredients while minimizing waste and controlling food costs.
• Manage food inventory and implement waste reduction initiatives, significantly reducing spoilage of meat, seafood, and fresh produce.
• Develop seasonal menus based on sales performance, guest preferences, and menu engineering analysis to maximize profitability.
• Recommend menu pricing adjustments and optimized product mix to improve revenue and food cost percentages.
• Lead, train, coach, and mentor Sous Chefs and kitchen staff to maintain operational excellence and high productivity.
• Conduct daily pre-service briefings and post-service debriefings to communicate operational priorities and continuous improvements.
• Ensure compliance and maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards across all kitchen operations.
• Ensure preventive maintenance and proper use of kitchen equipment to minimize downtime and repair costs.
• Conducts and participates in employee recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, coaching, disciplinary actions, and succession planning.
• Create efficient staff schedules based on forecasted business volumes while controlling labor costs.
• Support kitchen operations during peak service periods to ensure timely and consistent food delivery.
• Implement sustainability initiatives including energy conservation, water efficiency, and waste management programs.
• Analyze guest feedback and customer satisfaction data to improve menu offerings and overall dining experience.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.