Kitchen Lead / Junior Sous Chef

MORNINGTON SUPERGROCER PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Mornington Supergrocer Pte. Ltd. is seeking a driven Junior Sous Chef / Kitchen Lead to join a brand new small-scale bistro serving modern fusion cuisine, blending Western classics with rich Asian flavors.

You'll be hands-on on the cooking line, supervise and train kitchen staff to maintain high efficiency, manage stock and food costs, and enforce strict hygiene and safety standards to deliver consistent quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Proficient in Western cooking techniques (pan-searing, sauces, etc).
• Valid Food Hygiene / Food Safety Certification; culinary diploma/certificate preferred but not required.
• Strong leadership under pressure, detail-oriented, passion for flavor innovation and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Menu Execution: Hands-on cooking on the line and ensuring quality of all dishes.
• Kitchen Leadership: Supervise and train kitchen staff to maintain efficiency and morale.
• Cost & Inventory Control: Manage stock, FIFO, storage, and minimize waste to hit food costs.
• Hygiene & Safety: Ensure compliance with health regulations and kitchen sanitation.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Flavor innovation

Education

Food Hygiene / Food Safety Certification

Culinary Diploma or Certificate (optional)

Tools

Combi oven

Sous vide

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a driven and organisedJunior Sous Chef / Kitchen Leadto join us in a brand new small-scale bistro serving modern fusion cuisine. Think creative dishes that blend Western classics (pastas, grilled steaks) with rich Asian flavor profiles.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Menu Execution:Hands-on working directly on the cooking line, personally executing key menu items (e.g. grilled meats, pasta). Ensuring all other dishes prepared by kitchen assistants uphold the required standard and quality prior serving.
• Kitchen Leadership:Supervise and when necessary train kitchen assistants to maintain high efficiency and morale during service.
• Cost & Inventory Control:Manage stock levels and ordering, stock rotation (FIFO), raw ingredient storage, and minimize food wastage to hit target food cost margins.
• Hygiene & Safety:Ensure strict compliance with local health regulations, food hygiene standards, and kitchen sanitation.

Prerequisites & Skills

• Experience:Minimum 2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen preferred
• Culinary Mastery:Proficient in Western cooking techniques (eg. pan-searing meats to precise doneness, operating combi oven/sous vide, creating sauces, balancing spice profiles, etc).
• Certifications:Valid Food Hygiene / Food Safety Certification. Certificate/Diploma in culinary skills preferred not necessary.
• Attributes:Strong leadership under pressure, detail-oriented, passion for flavor innovation, and strong communication skills.

Good to know

• Expected start date: early Nov 2026
• Working days: Wednesday - Sunday (5 full days)
• Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview