Sous Chef

GOGIRO PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

GOGIRO PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Kitchen Manager to lead our Korean restaurant's culinary team and oversee all food preparation operations.

You will be responsible for planning and reviewing menus, ensuring top quality and consistency, supervising staff, managing food costs, and maintaining NEA hygiene standards. The role requires strong English communication and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Strong management and communication skills; ability to interact with diverse staff.
• Able to work on weekends and public holidays.
• Fluent in English; essential for a Korean restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the culinary team in a Korean restaurant.
• Direct food preparation processes and ensure quality.
• Plan, create and review menus regularly.
• Control food costs and manage inventory; minimise waste.
• Recruit, supervise, and train kitchen staff.
• Schedule staff according to operations.
• Ensure safe kitchen practices and NEA compliance.
• Maintain productivity and harmonious staff relations.
• Perform administrative duties when needed.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food cost management

Staff supervision & training

Menu planning

Quality control

Communication

Food safety

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

• Manage and lead the culinary team in a Korean restaurant, expert in korean cusine
• Control and direct the food preparation process
• Plan, create and review food menu from time to time
• Ensure food quality is of high standards and consistent
• Manage food costs and inventory, minimise food wastage and spoilage
• Recruit and supervise kitchen staff, provide training to the staff
• Schedule staff according to the operational needs
• Ensure safe working practices in the kitchen at all times
• Maximise productivity and maintain harmony among all staff in a fair and impartial way
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen meets or exceed the NEA requirements
• Perform administrative duties

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in similar role
• Strong management and communication skills, able to interact with diverse group of staff
• Able to work on weekends and public holidays
• Well versed in English. Essential role for Korean restaurant