Lead Sous Chef - Culinary Leader for Quality & Cost

OUE Restaurants Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave, Family Care Leave & Paid

Annual Wage Supplement

Performance Bonus & Annual Salary Incr

Group Medical, Hospitalisation &Dental

Long Service Award

Professional Growth & Development

Education Assistance

External Training Sponsorship

Staff Discounts

Staff Referral Scheme

Staff Meals Provided

Job summary

Osteria Mozza in Singapore seeks a Kitchen Leader to oversee daily operations, ensure consistent quality, and uphold culinary standards. You will supervise all sections, manage the pass, and drive performance through coaching and disciplined execution.

You will mentor the team, refine cooking processes, and maintain strict inventory and cost controls while ensuring lauded food safety practices across all services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years of progressive culinary experience with at least 1 year in a management role.
• Mastery of multiple cooking techniques including pizza, pasta, grilling, sauces, and ingredient-driven cuisine.
• Strong focus on hygiene, food safety, and high kitchen standards.
• Experience leading and mentoring a kitchen team and driving performance.
• Understanding kitchen financials: food cost, inventory, and labour efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring smooth, efficient, and consistent service.
• Supervise all kitchen sections and ensure quality, timing, and coordination before and during service.
• Take charge of the pass during service with clear communication and precision.
• Enforce Osteria Mozza’s culinary standards and presentation benchmarks.
• Develop training manuals, SOPs, and mentor the kitchen team to foster growth.
• Oversee inventory, procurement, and stock control; manage waste and portion control.
• Monitor costs, labour efficiency, and other operational metrics.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Culinary experience

Cooking techniques

Hygiene & food safety

Leadership & team development

Cost control & inventory

Adaptability & resilience

Shift work & schedule management

Job description

Osteria Mozza in Singapore seeks a Kitchen Leader to oversee daily operations, ensure consistent quality, and uphold culinary standards. You will supervise all sections, manage the pass, and drive performance through coaching and disciplined execution.

You will mentor the team, refine cooking processes, and maintain strict inventory and cost controls while ensuring lauded food safety practices across all services.