F&B Sous Chef - Jin Ting Wan

605 Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Marina Bay Sands is seeking an experienced Executive Chef or Senior Culinary Manager to lead a busy kitchen in a luxury hotel. You will supervise daily operations, oversee menus, costing and training, while ensuring food quality and safety standards across all outlets.

Ideal candidates hold a Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts with at least 7 years of managerial experience in a high-volume 4-5 star setting and proficiency in Cantonese cuisine and cost control.

Qualifications

• 7 years managerial experience in a high volume 4-5 star hotel/restaurant
• Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef and the team ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Manage and handle all administrative duties for the department including payroll, records, scheduling, duty rosters, purchase requests, market list, and recipe costing.
• Assist in menus preparation, recipe cards and plating guides.
• Work with receiving and purchasing teams on daily operations and raw material quality control.
• Ensure food quality and sanitary standards are met, applying FIFO practices.
• Oversee production to ensure compliance with recipes and specifications.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards across kitchens and staff.
• Provide training and accurate recipes to line cooks for consistent output.
• Assist in daily briefings and feedback to employees, organizing leave and staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary

Menu planning

Costing

Cantonese cuisine

Administration

Training

Education

Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Accounting knowledge

Computer for administration

Job description

LOVE WHAT YOU DO? THERE IS A PLACE FOR YOU HERE! Be part of our diverse and inclusive team.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef and the team ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Manage and handle all administrative duties for the department with regards to Team Members, payroll, records, scheduling, duty rosters, purchase requests, market list order and recipe costing as per company operating systems.
• Assist in menus preparation, recipe card and plating guides.
• Work closely with receiving and purchasing team on a day-to-day operation controlling raw material quality standard.
• Ensure quality of food items according to the standards in place. It includes ensuring all food items are in perfect sanitary condition, applying “First in First out!” best kitchen practice.
• Monitor the production of food items to ensure they are in compliance with the prescribed recipes and specifications.
• Adhere to all the standards of food presentation, production, and portioning controls.
• Ensure uncompromising level of commitment and support to the Hygiene Manager and Executive Chef to achieve the highest level of food safety requirement in all kitchens.
• Ensure safe and proper use of equipment at all times and to give guidance to all culinary colleagues.
• Provide accurate recipes with appropriate training to the line cooks enabling them to deliver consistent food product.
• Assist individuals with their job functions and on the job training when necessary to ensure optimum service to customers.
• Estimate food consumption to schedule purchases and requisition of raw materials.
• Minimize food waste and spoilage to expenses in line with budget.
• Prepare efficient daily work list and train line cooks to produce mise en place with sense of priority and time management.
• Assist Executive Chef in providing all team members with a daily briefing to inform them of particular items, changes in procedures, new operating policies or information deemed to be of general interest.
• Provide constant feedback to the employees on their job performance creating a work environment which values trust and transparency.
• Maintain high productivity levels through efficient monitoring of duty roster which are relevant to business needs. Organize and plan annual leave in the same manner.
• Maintain high standards of grooming for oneself and subordinates ensuring good customer relations at all times, in particular when working in the public areas of the hotel.
• Work inside and continuously maneuver in and around all areas of the offices as well as the Kitchen.

Job Requirements Education & Certification

• Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts
• Experience
• 7 years managerial experience in a high volume 4-5 star hotel / Restaurant
• Competencies
• Possess a comprehensive and diverse culinary background that suggests a well-developed set of skills in terms of being able to cope in a large, diverse kitchen & restaurant environment
• Knowledge of Cantonese cuisines, their preparation and service.
• Have understanding of latest culinary concepts in a broad range of cuisines
• Knowledge in using computer for administration work
• Good knowledge on basic accounting and calculation of food costs
• Excellent logistical, culinary and leadership skills
• Able to instill safety and sanitation habits
• Willing and able to work shift work

Marina Bay Sands is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, providing equal opportunities as we grow our talent base to match our growth ambitions in Singapore. Our employees are committed to adhere to and abide by all rules, regulations, policies and procedures, including the rules of conduct and business ethics of the Company. Marina Bay Sands has stood as an architectural marvel and the crown jewel in Singapore’s skyline. Home to the world's most spectacular rooftop infinity pool and approximately 1,850 rooms and suites, the integrated resort offers exceptional dining, retail, and entertainment choices, complete with a year-round calendar of signature events and festivals. As one of the largest players in hospitality, Marina Bay Sands is dedicated to being a good corporate citizen to serve its people, communities and environment. It drives social impact through its community engagement programme, Sands Cares, and leads environmental stewardship through its global sustainability programme, Sands ECO360. The integrated resort has been recognised locally and internationally, receiving over 1,000 awards and accolades to date. Marina Bay Sands is the largest hotel in Singapore to be certified to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council Industry Criteria for Hotels and Accommodations, while Expo & Convention has been named Venue of the Year at the Singapore MICE Awards for two consecutive years.