Sous Chef

THEVAR PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TheVar PTE. LTD. in Singapore is looking for a hands-on Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and drive quality across all dishes. You will collaborate with the executive chef on menus, supervise cooks, and ensure timely production of meals with consistent taste and presentation.

Responsibilities include staff scheduling, training, inventory control, and maintaining food safety and cleanliness. A strong leader who thrives under pressure will excel in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Formal culinary training can be helpful but not mandatory.
• Previous kitchen experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs food preparation and collaborates with executive chef.
• Helps in menu design and development of food and drink offerings.
• Produce high quality plates with attention to plating and taste.
• Oversee and supervise kitchen staff and shifts.
• Assist with menu planning, inventory, and supplies management.
• Ensure food quality and kitchen safety standards are met.
• Keep stations clean and maintain sanitation compliance.
• Train new employees and schedule staff shifts.
• Order food supplies and monitor kitchen equipment.

Skills

Cooking methods

Management skills

Leadership

Creativity

Time-management

Decision making

Handles pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training helpful

Kitchen experience

Job description

Sous Chef Job Responsibilities:

• Directs food preparation and collaborates with executive chef.
• Helps in the design of food and drink menu.
• Produces high quality plates, including both design and taste.
• Oversees and supervises kitchen staff.
• Assists with menu planning, inventory, and management of supplies.
• Ensures that food is top quality and that kitchen is in good condition.
• Keeps stations clean and complies with food safety standards.
• Offers suggestions and creative ideas that can improve upon the kitchen's performance.
• Prepares food properly.
• Schedules staff shifts.
• Trains new employees.
• Orders food supplies.
• Monitors and maintains kitchen equipment.
• Solves problems that arise and seizes control of issues in the kitchen.

Sous Chef Skills / Qualifications:

• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and procedures
• Management skills
• Familiarity with industry's best practices
• Leadership
• Creativity
• Hand-eye coordination
• Time-management skills
• Decision making
• Handles pressure
• Deals with uncertainty

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Formal culinary training can be helpful
• Kitchen experience