Lobby Lounge Junior Sous Chef — Elevate Guest Dining

Shangri-La Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Shangri-La Singapore invites applications for a Junior Sous Chef (Lobby Lounge). The role requires a certificate in Culinary Arts and at least six years of experience in luxury or high-volume dining.

You will assist in daily operations, ensure top-quality dishes, and lead a kitchen team with a focus on guest satisfaction. Ideal candidates are experienced, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure in a premium hotel setting, maintaining strict safety and hygiene standards while

Qualifications

• Certificate or professional qualification in Culinary Arts or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of culinary experience in luxury hotels, upscale restaurants, or high-volume dining.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation, kitchen operations, and quality standards.
• Solid understanding of food safety regulations, HACCP, and sanitation practices.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop team members in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a passion for delivering exceptional food quality and guest satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks effectively, and perform well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Cuisine in managing daily Lobby Lounge kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service.
• Take responsibility in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine for seamless continuity.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, taste, presentation, and consistency.
• Lead, motivate, and coach kitchen colleagues to achieve excellence and development.
• Support planning and execution of à la carte menus, afternoon tea, seasonal specials, and promotions.
• Ensure all preparation follows established recipes, standards, and portion controls.
• Monitor quality during prep and service; take corrective actions as needed.
• Uphold strict food safety, hygiene, sanitation and workplace safety standards.
• Assist inventory, stock requisition, receiving, storage and cost control to minimise wastage.
• Collaborate with Front Office and F&B service teams to ensure timely service and exceptional guest dining.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Quality standards

Organisational skills

Communication

Guest satisfaction focus

Education

Culinary certificate/qualification

Job description

Shangri-La Singapore invites applications for a Junior Sous Chef (Lobby Lounge). The role requires a certificate in Culinary Arts and at least six years of experience in luxury or high-volume dining.

You will assist in daily operations, ensure top-quality dishes, and lead a kitchen team with a focus on guest satisfaction. Ideal candidates are experienced, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure in a premium hotel setting, maintaining strict safety and hygiene standards while