Lead Sous Chef: Kitchen Ops, Team & Quality

Harilela Hospitality Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Harilela Hospitality Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced kitchen supervisor to manage day-to-day operations, step in for the Head Chef, and run the service line during busy periods. You will lead line cooks and kitchen assistants, ensure portion accuracy and plate presentation, manage inventory with FIFO, monitor costs, and uphold HACCP and sanitation standards to deliver high-quality meals.

This role requires strong leadership, resilience under pressure, and flexibility to work

Qualifications

• Leadership and staff management abilities for kitchen teams.
• Physical stamina to stand long shifts in hot environments.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, stepping in for the Head Chef when absent and running the service line.
• Supervise, train, and schedule line cooks, prep cooks, and kitchen assistants.
• Inspect prep, portion sizes, and plate presentation to ensure consistency and high standards.
• Monitor food stock, handle supplier orders, and track inventory using FIFO (First-In, First-Out).
• Help track food costs, reduce kitchen waste, and assist in menu planning or recipe creation.
• Enforce local health, sanitation, and food safety regulations (HACCP).

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Communication

Calm under pressure

Job description

Harilela Hospitality Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced kitchen supervisor to manage day-to-day operations, step in for the Head Chef, and run the service line during busy periods. You will lead line cooks and kitchen assistants, ensure portion accuracy and plate presentation, manage inventory with FIFO, monitor costs, and uphold HACCP and sanitation standards to deliver high-quality meals.

This role requires strong leadership, resilience under pressure, and flexibility to work