Junior Sous Chef - Pastry/Bakery

MARINA BAY SANDS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MARINA BAY SANDS PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced culinary professional to support kitchen operations and train staff in Singapore. The role requires a degree or diploma in culinary management, with at least 5 years of supervisory experience in a 4-5 star hotel or quality restaurant.

The candidate must excel in logistics and leadership, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards and managing food production. Additional responsibilities include estimating food consumption and maintaining employee morale in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of supervisory experience in a 4-5 star hotel or quality restaurant.
• Comprehensive culinary background suitable for a diverse kitchen environment.
• Willingness to perform shift work and maintain a professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen operations and train staff to meet hygiene standards.
• Manage food production, stock, and ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Estimate food consumption and minimize waste in line with budget.

Skills

Culinary background

Leadership skills

Logistical skills

English fluency

Education

Degree / Diploma / Certification in Culinary or Management

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Support Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef to run daily kitchen operations.
• Train Chef de Partie and Commis to understand kitchen standards and hygiene related topics.
• Follow standard recipes and guidelines for food presentation, production, and portioning controls.
• Manage stocks for daily mise en place production, place food order and conduct regular check when doing goods receiving to ensure quality is met.
• Abide to food & safety hygiene policy, color labelling, recording of food temperature and well verse in handling of kitchen equipment.
• Commit to serving and producing high quality food standard, applying "First in First out!" Best kitchen practice and adhering to stringent hygiene standards.
• Responsible for the food production following the flow from when it gets delivered to the guest plate; be in control of the step by step preparation.
• Comply and ensure hygiene policies are strictly adhered to a daily basis being relentless checking and controlling cooks applying all standards in place.
• 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 waste and spoilage to expenses in line with budget.
• Foster and promote a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and employee morale.
• Undertake additional duties and responsibilities of work outside the normal daily/weekly routine but within the overall scope of the position.
• Comply and ensure Marina Bay Sands (Las Vegas Sands Corporation) hygiene policies are strictly adhered to on a daily basis.

Job Requirements

• Degree / Diploma / Certification in Culinary or Management

Experience

• At least 5 years of supervision position experience in a 4-5 star hotel or quality restaurant

Competencies

• Must have a comprehensive and diverse culinary background that suggests a well-developed set of skills to cope in large, diverse kitchen and restaurant environment.
• Excellent logistical, culinary and leadership skills.
• Fluent in English, knowledge of additional languages is advantages.
• Willing and able to do shift work.
• Have a well-groomed and professional appearance.
• Work inside and continuously maneuver in and around all the Kitchens.