Lead Sous Chef — Brunch & Café Kitchen

Plain Vanilla Bakery; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local bakery in Singapore is seeking a skilled kitchen leader to oversee hot station production and manage kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience, proven leadership skills, and culinary expertise. Responsibilities include ensuring dish quality, managing staff, and maintaining food safety standards. The role demands strong communication with the front-of-house team and the ability to mentor junior staff, creating a supportive and efficient kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of professional kitchen experience.
• Experience managing a small kitchen team.
• Experience with food preparation in hot and cold stations.

Responsibilities

• Lead hot station production and ensure dish consistency.
• Set daily prep plans and allocate tasks.
• Monitor plating quality and portion control.
• Communicate with FOH team to coordinate orders.

Skills

Culinary skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisation

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Certificate in Commercial Cooking

WSQ Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

A local bakery in Singapore is seeking a skilled kitchen leader to oversee hot station production and manage kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience, proven leadership skills, and culinary expertise. Responsibilities include ensuring dish quality, managing staff, and maintaining food safety standards. The role demands strong communication with the front-of-house team and the ability to mentor junior staff, creating a supportive and efficient kitchen environment.