Luxury Hotel Junior Sous Chef | Lead a Section, Banquets

SUNSET METT SING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

METT Singapore, a Heritage Icon in Fort Canning Park, seeks a Junior Sous Chef to support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily kitchen operations. You will lead a section or shift when senior chefs are absent and ensure food meets outlet standards while mentoring the kitchen team.

Key duties include managing service periods, maintaining quality, and upholding food safety. Strong culinary skills and leadership are essential to thrive in this luxury lifestyle hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Culinary Arts or equivalent.
• Minimum 3–5 years of kitchen experience in luxury hotels or fine dining.
• Valid Food Hygiene certification.
• Strong cooking skills across cuisines and techniques.
• Leadership, communication and organizational abilities.
• Able to work calmly under pressure and meet service timings.
• Knowledge of food costing and kitchen administration is an advantage.
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily running of the kitchen, ensuring smooth service during breakfast, lunch, high tea, dinner and banquet or event periods.
• Supervise and take charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Sous Chef or Head Chef.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes according to standard recipes, portion sizes and plating specifications.
• Conduct pre-service briefings and ensure mise en place is complete before service.
• Maintain consistency and quality across all dishes served.
• Train new team members on recipes, techniques, kitchen equipment and standard operating procedures.
• Foster a positive, respectful and disciplined kitchen culture.
• Monitor correct storage, labelling, temperature control and rotation (FIFO) of all food items.
• Ensure kitchen areas, equipment and tools are kept clean, sanitized and well maintained.
• Assist with ordering, receiving and inspecting stock to ensure quality and correct quantities.
• Minimize wastage through careful portion control, proper storage and efficient use of ingredients.
• Support regular stock-takes and help maintain food cost targets.
• Handle guest feedback and special dietary or allergen requests professionally and accurately.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Diploma or certificate in Culinary Arts

Valid Food Hygiene certification

Job description

METT Singapore, a Heritage Icon in Fort Canning Park, seeks a Junior Sous Chef to support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily kitchen operations. You will lead a section or shift when senior chefs are absent and ensure food meets outlet standards while mentoring the kitchen team.

Key duties include managing service periods, maintaining quality, and upholding food safety. Strong culinary skills and leadership are essential to thrive in this luxury lifestyle hotel setting.