Sous Chef

ESONITY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanguarde in Singapore is seeking a sous chef to lead the kitchen and transform dining into a memorable experience. You will oversee daily BOH operations, develop seasonal menus, and collaborate with our arts and fashion teams on special events.

The candidate thrives on creative, high-volume environments, mentors junior staff, and contributes to a lifestyle-focused brand vision. This role offers growth within a multidisciplinary concept hub.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in high-volume or boutique F&B environments
• At least 2 years in a leadership role
• People-first mindset focused on teaching and developing chefs
• Ability to blend culinary art with lifestyle brand vision

Responsibilities

• Design and execute seasonal, creative menus for F&B concepts that align with Avanguarde's aesthetic
• Oversee daily back-of-house operations ensuring peak performance, consistency, and high quality
• Manage food costing, inventory, supplier relationships, and labor costs to ensure commercial success
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards (SFA compliance) and foster a clean, organized kitchen
• Collaborate with arts and fashion teams to curate event menus (gallery openings, theatre nights, fashion launches)

Skills

Leadership

Menu design

Food costing

Inventory management

Plating/artistry

Job description

Are you a culinary visionary who believes that a kitchen is more than just a place to cook-it's a place to inspire?

We are seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen in our latest F&B concepts. We don't just serve food; we create experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Concept & Menu Innovation: Design and execute seasonal, creative menus for our F&B concepts that align with the aesthetic and artistic spirit of Avanguarde.
• Kitchen Leadership: Oversee daily back-of-house operations, ensuring peak performance, consistency, and a high standard of quality.
• Operational Excellence: Manage food costing, inventory, supplier relationships, and labor costs to ensure the commercial success of the outlet.
• Quality & Safety: Maintain rigorous hygiene and safety standards (SFA compliance) while fostering a clean, organized, and positive kitchen culture.
• Collaboration: Work closely with our arts and fashion teams to curate special event menus (e.g., gallery openings, theatre nights, or fashion launches).

Who We Are Looking For

• The Creative Professional: At least 5-8 years of experience in high-volume or boutique F&B environments, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• The Mentor: Someone with a "people-first" mindset who is passionate about teaching and developing the next generation of chefs.
• The Artist: A chef who understands plating as an art form and can contribute to the lifestyle-focused vision of the Avanguarde brand.
• The Strategist: Strong grasp of P&L, inventory management, and kitchen efficiency.

Why Join Us?

• Purpose-Driven Career: Beyond the kitchen, you are part of a movement to empower Singapore's youth.
• Creative Freedom: We encourage bold ideas and unique culinary concepts.
• Multidisciplinary Environment: Work in a vibrant ecosystem alongside musicians, artists, and designers.
• Growth Opportunities: As a holding company with multiple concepts, there is significant room for career expansion and project leadership.