Junior Sous Chef (Bakery)

CAPELLA HOTEL, SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Capella Hotel Singapore is seeking a dedicated Junior Sous Chef to assist the Chief Baker in overseeing daily bakery operations, ensuring quality, supervising junior staff, and upholding hygiene and cost controls in line with hotel policies.

You'll work across The Club and Fiamma's Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Banquets and In Room Dining, help with menu planning, inventory control, and coordinate with Banquets and Front of House to meet service needs.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar capacity at a luxury hotel or upscale restaurant.
• Knowledge of baking and kitchen equipment.
• Possess Singapore food safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and production of bakery items for The Club and Fiamma's Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Banquets and In Room Dining.
• Maintain consistency, presentation, and portion standards.
• Support recipe development and new product creation.
• Control inventory, reduce wastage, and monitor cost efficiency.
• Coordinate with other kitchen departments (e.g. Banquets, front of house) to align on service needs and timing.
• Assist in reviewing and checking Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).
• Check emails and ordering products in SCM.
• Report operational issues to the Chief Baker (e.g., banquets, guest feedback, stock ordering/delivery).
• Contribute to menu planning and product development when required.

Skills

Quality standards

Hygiene compliance

Cost control

Team supervision

Education

Singapore food safety certification

Job description

Position Overview

The Junior Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Chief Baker in managing daily bakery operations, ensuring quality standards, supervising junior staff, and maintaining hygiene and cost control in line with hotel policies. The individual contributes directly to maintaining the hotel's reputation for excellence in bakery service.

The Role

Kitchen Operations

• Preparation and production of bakery items (The Club and Fiamma's Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Banquets and In Room Dining)
• Maintain consistency, presentation, and portion standards
• Support recipe development and new product creation
• Control inventory, reduce wastage, and monitor cost efficiency
• Coordinate with other kitchen departments (eg. Banquets, front of house) to align on service needs and timing
• Assist in reviewing and checking Banquet Event Orders (BEOs)
• Check emails and ordering products in SCM
• Report operational issues (e.g., banquets, guest feedback, stock ordering/delivery) to the Chief Baker
• Contribute to menu planning and product development when required

Maintain Hygiene, Safety and Standards

• Perform audits on staff's adherence to the organisation's personal, food and beverage hygiene standards
• Perform audits on staff's adherence to the organisation's food waste management Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Perform audits on staff's adherence to the organisation's Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) policies and procedures

Talent Profile

At least 3 years of experience in a similar capacity at a luxury hotel or upscale restaurant

Knowledge of baking and kitchen equipment

Possess Singapore food safety certification