Junior Sous Chef - Western (fine dining background) up to $5,000 | 5 days

Manpower Staffing Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company is seeking a Junior Sous Chef in Singapore. The role involves spearheading the opening of a new café, leading a team of chefs, and ensuring exceptional culinary standards. Candidates must have at least 5 years of leadership experience in food & beverage, preferably in high-end settings. This position offers a competitive salary up to $5,000 monthly and requires a passion for innovative culinary practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in food & beverage/hospitality in a leadership role.
• Experience in fine-casual or Michelin-rated restaurant outlets.
• Proven track record in team leadership and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the opening of the flagship café’s kitchen.
• Build, lead, and inspire a team of chefs and hospitality professionals.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen activities and ensure adherence to service standards.
• Monitor kitchen operations and food safety procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

KPI management

Cross-departmental collaboration

Culinary innovation

Job description

Junior Sous Chef - Western (fine dining background) up to $5,000 | 5 days

Sit on the company’s leadership team and spearhead the opening of the brand’s first ever international branch in Singapore while serving as the right-hand / head of the flagship café’s kitchen;

Build, lead, & inspire a team of passionate chefs & culinary / hospitality professionals to delight & surprise our guests;

Co-design a new kitchen space for flagship café + lead research and development for new and existing menu items, recipes, products and processes;

Propose initiatives for continuous improvement & evaluate emerging technology trends that can be leveraged to improve productivity and innovation

Monitor the adherence of customer service standards

Create flavourful and innovative culinary solutions from market trends & competitive inspiration which improve sales and profitability

Manage day-to-day kitchen activities, plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members

Formulate food purchase specifications and approve the requisition of food supplies; maintain a well-stocked inventory

Review staffing levels for maximum productivity, operational and financial objectives

Maintain procedures to ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, inventory and equipment. Replenish supplies in a timely manner and minimize waste

Ensure that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas always

Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments

Obtain feedback on food and service quality, and handling customer problems and complaint

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in food & beverage / hospitality and currently in a leadership role.

Experience in Fine-casual / Michelin-rated / hotel restaurant outlets.

Proven track record in team leadership, KPI management, and cross-departmental collaboration with the ability to lead and execute initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

Prior experience in a fast-growing company or hypergrowth environment.