Sous Chef

MAPLE CATERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company based in Singapore is seeking a Kitchen Leader to oversee food preparation and ensure high standards of culinary excellence. This role involves menu development, team leadership, and maintaining compliance with food safety regulations in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in kitchen operations and demonstrate a passion for food innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar kitchen leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen operations, and food presentation standards.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Creative mindset with a passion for food innovation and menu development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and design of all food and beverage menus.
• Consistently produce high-quality dishes in terms of both presentation and flavor.
• Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and maintains the culinary and timing standards.
• Support the Executive Chef in planning and supervising food preparation as needed.
• Effectively resolve kitchen issues during unexpected situations.
• Lead, train, and supervise kitchen staff, create shift schedules, evaluate team performance.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage supply orders to maintain adequate stock.
• Enforce compliance with hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Foster a positive and professional work environment with colleagues and guests.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to create new menu items and seasonal offerings.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Kitchen operations

Food presentation standards

Team leadership

Food safety regulations

Time management

Job description

Job Description

• Assist in the development and design of all food and beverage menus.
• Consistently produce high-quality dishes in terms of both presentation and flavor.
• Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and maintains the company’s culinary and timing standards.
• Support the Executive Chef in planning and supervising food preparation as needed.
• Effectively resolve kitchen issues and take charge during unexpected situations.
• Lead, train, and supervise kitchen staff, create shift schedules, and evaluate team performance.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage supply orders to maintain adequate stock.
• Enforce strict compliance with hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and professional work environment with colleagues and guests.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to create new menu items, seasonal offerings, and tasting menus.
• Ensure full adherence to food safety, sanitation regulations, and proper food handling practices.
• Maintain overall cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, including equipment upkeep and correct storage of ingredients.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar kitchen leadership role
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen operations, and food presentation standards.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of food safety regulations, hygiene standards.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Creative mindset with a passion for food innovation and menu development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.