Junior Sous Chef

IKI CONCEPTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant restaurant group in Singapore is seeking a skilled Junior Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. In this role, you'll support daily operations, drive menu development, and lead the kitchen staff in maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of kitchen experience and a passion for innovative grill-focused cuisine. This full-time position offers a salary range of $3,200–$3,600 with a 5-day work week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of kitchen experience, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Background in grill-based cuisine or modern dining is a plus.
• Organized, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in planning and prepping recipes.
• Contribute creativity to developing grill-forward dishes.
• Train, coach, and motivate the kitchen team.

Skills

Strong culinary skills

Ability to supervise

Food costing

Creativity in menu development

Teamwork

Job description

JUNIOR SOUS CHEF
The Horse’s Mouth
www.horsesmouthbar.com

About The Horse’s MouthThe Horse’s Mouth is a cocktail bar and grill at Millenia Walk, known for its classic driven cocktails, bold flavors, and warm hospitality. Our food menu is grill-focused—flame-kissed dishes packed with umami and designed to pair perfectly with our cocktail program. We’re all about craft, creativity, and creating memorable moments for our guests.

We’re looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team. You’ll help drive daily operations, support the Head Chef, and bring fresh ideas to the table. This is a full-time role with a salary range of $3,200–$3,600 on a 5-day work week.

What You’ll Be Doing

In the Kitchen

• Support the Head Chef in planning and prepping recipes, making sure every plate is consistent and top-quality
• Contribute your creativity to developing grill-forward dishes and seasonal menus
• Keep an eye on food quality, portioning, and storage so standards stay high
• Track food costs and update costing sheets to keep us efficient without cutting corners
• Team up with the service and marketing crew to launch menus, specials, and events
• Join daily pre-service huddles and weekly ops meetings to keep everyone aligned
• Jump in to help the service team when needed—we’re all about teamwork
• Make sure the kitchen stays clean, organized, and equipment is working smoothly

During Service

• Cook and plate dishes alongside the team during service
• Explain dishes and ingredients confidently to staff and, when needed, to guests
• Handle guest feedback on food with professionalism and care

Team & Leadership

• Train, coach, and motivate the kitchen team to keep standards sharp and morale high
• Plan schedules to ensure the kitchen is covered across all shifts
• Run training sessions for both kitchen and service staff so everyone’s on the same page
• Support the Head Chef in handling staff performance, feedback, and challenges

Health & Safety

• Make sure the kitchen meets hygiene and safety standards every day
• Stay on top of proper food labeling, storage, and handling
• Do daily checks of freezers and chillers to keep everything at the right temperature with records up to date

And a Little Extra

• Take on other tasks as assigned by the Head Chef—we’re a hands-on, all-in kind of team.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of kitchen experience, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role
• Background in grill-based cuisine or modern dining is a plus
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for bold flavors
• Comfortable with food costing and menu development
• Organized, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
• A natural leader who’s also a great teammate
• Professional, guest-focused, and excited to grow with us