Lead Sous Chef – Brunch & Service Expediter

PLAIN VANILLA BAKERY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Plain Vanilla Bakery in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Kitchen Lead to manage hot station production, set daily prep plans, and monitor plating quality and hygiene. You will coordinate with FOH for smooth service and mentor junior cooks, ensuring guest satisfaction with every dish.

Requirements include 3–5 years in brunch/café settings, strong leadership, HACCP knowledge, and excellent communication across BOH/FOH. This on-site role reinforces our commitment to quality and hospitality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of professional kitchen experience in all-day brunch, café, or bistro concepts.
• Proven experience in managing a small kitchen team or shift leadership.
• Experience with food preparation in hot and cold stations.
• Culinary skills and kitchen management knowledge including inventory, cost control, and HACCP.
• Strong leadership and communication with BOH and FOH.
• Highly organised, punctual and calm under pressure.
• Able to mentor and train junior team members.
• Hospitality mindset with guest interaction capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead hot station production and ensure consistency in all cooked dishes.
• Set daily prep plan and allocate mise en place tasks.
• Monitor plating quality, portion control and visual presentation.
• Perform role of Kitchen Expediter during service ensuring standards of quality and safety.
• Coordinate with Front-of-House to ensure seamless service flow.
• Interact professionally with guests and support delivery of hospitality.
• Lead staff meal planning and preparation.
• Conduct opening and closing procedures including hygiene and temperature checks.
• Maintain kitchen equipment, cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Prepare and submit daily kitchen reports.
• Submit weekly kitchen performance reports to Head Chef.
• Train and coach Cook to step up during leave or peak hours.
• Escalate equipment, staffing, or inventory issues to Head Chef.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food preparation

Food safety

HACCP knowledge

Inventory management

Cost control

Staff training

Communication BOH/FOH

Problem solving

Hospitality mindset

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Certificate in Commercial Cooking

Kitchen Management

Tools

WSQ Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Plain Vanilla Bakery in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Kitchen Lead to manage hot station production, set daily prep plans, and monitor plating quality and hygiene. You will coordinate with FOH for smooth service and mentor junior cooks, ensuring guest satisfaction with every dish.

Requirements include 3–5 years in brunch/café settings, strong leadership, HACCP knowledge, and excellent communication across BOH/FOH. This on-site role reinforces our commitment to quality and hospitality.