Junior Sous Chef | Somma

The Lo & Behold Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dining discounts across venues

One month sabbatical & incentives

Job summary

Somma, part of The Lo and Behold Group, is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead our kitchen team, coordinate with the Executive Chef on menu planning, and ensure high standards of taste and presentation.

You will manage mise-en-place, inventory, safety compliance, and training of junior staff while upholding our people-centric culture and staff incentives. This role offers a dynamic, collaborative environment across our venues in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing kitchen staff
• Experience collaborating with Executive Chef on menus
• Strong mise-en-place and plating skills
• Solid knowledge of food safety and sanitation

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of kitchen staff.
• Assist and collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu planning and development.
• Efficient mise-en-place setup and workstation preparation.
• Prepare a wide range of ingredients with high standards of taste and presentation.
• Assist with inventory count, quality of ingredients, and placing orders when shortages occur.
• Guide junior team members on cooking techniques and plating.
• Ensure food safety regulations are followed and food is stored properly.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Mise-en-place

Food safety

Tools

Inventory management

Job description

Somma is part of The Lo and Behold Group, a hospitality company known for its ability to create timeless destinations and thought-leading experiences.

As a team, we are very passionate about the potential our industry has in shaping a city and take great pride in grooming the next generation of hospitality leaders. We build career paths around the individual, develop training modules both in-house and out, and design incentives and recognition programmes to ensure that good work always pays off.

For its efforts, the group has been recognised as a Human Capital Partner with the Ministry of Manpower, a "Great Place To Work" (2022 - 2026) and one of AON’s Best Employers. Wherever you are on the team, whatever your definition of success, we’ll set you on the right path.

Across all levels, our kitchen is a safe space for every culinary mind to explore their artistry and hone their craft in every dish, and in every detail.

You’ll be in charge of:

• Supervising and coordinating the activities of the kitchen staff
• Assist and collaborate with the Executive Chef to contribute to menu planning and development
• Execute mise-en-place efficiently; including, setup an array of ingredients, the process of preparing, caring for your workstation
• Preparing a wide range of ingredients, meeting the highest standards of taste and presentation
• Assist with inventory count, quality of ingredients, and place orders when there are shortages
• Guide junior team members demonstrating cooking techniques, and providing guidance on food presentation and plating
• Familiar with food safety regulations and ensure food is prepared and stored in a safe and sanitary manner

We love people who:

• Go above and beyond to make someone else's day
• Are thoughtful and kind, while upholding high standards
• Own outcomes and drive solutions
• Are ever-curious and always learning

We believe in taking care of our people, so they can take care of others. We recognise and support each individual through our TLBG Partnership Programme (a monthly sales incentive), medical and insurance coverage, employee dining discounts across our venues, celebrations for each individual’s key milestones, as well as one month sabbaticals for long-service individuals.

Take an inside look at our culture or find out more here.

https://www.lobehold.com/playbook

https://instagram.com/tlbg.openarms

Should your application progress to the next stage, we will be in contact to arrange for an interview.