Junior Sous Chef (Western/Italian Cuisine)

CROWNE PLAZA CHANGI AIRPORT; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Singapore seeks a Junior Sous Chef to assist in directing kitchen activities and preparing Italian cuisine. The role involves staff management, budgeting, and maintaining culinary standards while ensuring excellent guest experiences. Ideal candidates should possess a culinary certification and strong leadership skills. The hotel offers competitive benefits including uniforms, room discounts, and comprehensive training to help you thrive in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full uniform provided

Impressive room discounts

Comprehensive training programs

Qualifications

• 'O' Levels or equivalent required.
• Motivated and friendly demeanor expected.
• Ability to lead and communicate effectively is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning future staffing needs.
• Develop new dishes and products.
• Ensure culinary skills are maintained.
• Assist with organizing special events.

Skills

Good personal hygiene

Ability to communicate effectively

Leadership skills

Education

'O' Levels/ NITEC/ Professional Certificate in Culinary Skills or equivalent

Job description

As Junior Sous Chef, you’ll assist to direct all kitchen activities such as inventory, kitchen staff management and to prepare our delicious italian cuisine in our italian restaurant - helping create memorable experiences for guests whenever they dine in our hotel.

A little taste of your day-to-day

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Assist in planning for future staffing needs
• Assists in recruiting in line with company guidelines
• Prepares detailed induction program for new staff
• Assists in maintaining a comprehensive, current and guest focused set of departmental standards and procedures and oversees their implementation
• Ensures training needs analysis of Kitchen staff is carried out and training programmes are designed and implemented to meet needs
• Provides input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions in line with company guidelines
• Coaches, counsels and disciplines staff, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance
• Regularly communicates with staff and maintains good relations
• Assists in developing work efficient rosters in line with local labour codes
• Develop new dishes and products.
• Ensure that outstanding culinary technical skills are maintained.
• Assist with organizing special events and special food promotions.
• Maintain comprehensive product knowledge including ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets, and current trends and make recommendations for appropriate adjustments to kitchen operations accordingly.
• Assists in the preparation of departmental budget
• Assists in monitoring and controlling departmental costs

What we need from you

• ‘O’ Levels/ NITEC/ Professional Certificate in Culinary Skills or equivalent
• Motivated, friendly with good personal hygiene
• Able to communicate and lead colleagues

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.