Sous Chef

META HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Singapore is seeking a talented Sous Chef with a passion for high-quality food. The ideal candidate should have culinary training and kitchen experience, along with excellent management and creative skills to enhance the kitchen's performance. Responsibilities include directing food prep, menu design, and staff training to ensure top-notch dining experiences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal culinary training is advantageous.
• Experience in a kitchen setting necessary.

Responsibilities

• Directs food preparation and works with executive chef.
• Supervises kitchen staff and ensures food safety.
• Plans menus and oversees inventory management.

Skills

Knowledge of various cooking methods

Management skills

Familiarity with industry’s best practices

Leadership

Creativity

Hand-eye coordination

Time-management skills

Decision making

Handles pressure

Deals with uncertainty

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal culinary training

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