Sous chef

AVARICE CONSULTANCY SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

AVARICE CONSULTANCY SERVICES PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced kitchen supervisor to lead a restaurant team, recruit staff, and ensure high culinary standards.

You will develop seasonal menu options, oversee meal planning, maintain health and safety compliance, and deliver exceptional customer service through strong leadership and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes.
• Proficient in MS Office and restaurant software programs.
• Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new menu options based on seasonal changes and customer demand.
• Assist with meal design and planning.
• Ensure kitchen activities run in a timely manner.
• Resolve customer problems and concerns personally.
• Monitor inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Support junior kitchen staff with line cooking and plating.
• Recruit and train new kitchen staff to meet standards.
• Create schedules and evaluate staff performance.
• Enforce sanitation and safety regulations.
• Manage kitchen team in the executive chef's absence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cooking methods

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Inventory management

Customer service

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant software

Job description

Your duties will include recruiting new employees, responding to customer issues, and developing new menu options. You should have excellent communication skills with in-depth knowledge of several cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and processes.

Responsibilities:

• Develop new menu options based on seasonal changes and customer demand.
• Assist with the preparation and planning of meal designs.
• Ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner.
• Resolve customer problems and concerns personally.
• Monitor and record inventory, and if necessary, order new supplies.
• Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.
• Recruit and train new kitchen employees to meet restaurant and kitchen standards.
• Create schedules for kitchen employees and evaluate their performance.
• Adhere to and implement sanitation regulations and safety regulations.
• Manage the kitchen team in the executive chef's absence.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
• Good understanding of MS Office and restaurant software programs.
• Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.