Sous Chef

Kulnari Adventure Golf Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kulnari Adventure Golf Pte Ltd is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of taste, presentation, and hygiene. You will manage the kitchen team, collaborate with front-of-house, and develop innovative menu items and seasonal specials.

The role emphasizes cost control, inventory management, and maintaining a disciplined, professional kitchen culture while mentoring junior staff in a fast-paced hospitality environment in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Experience in a restaurant or hospitality setting.
• Proactive mindset with initiative and problem-solving.
• Understanding of food costing, inventory control, and profitability.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety standards.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with good interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about building a strong kitchen culture and mentoring juniors.

Responsibilities

• Report to Head Chef and help manage overall kitchen operations.
• Inspire and guide junior kitchen staff; maintain a positive working environment.
• Develop innovative menu items and seasonal specials.
• Refresh underperforming menu items and drive performance.

Skills

Experience in restaurant/hospitality

Proactive mindset

Food costing & inventory control

Hygiene & kitchen safety

Communication & stakeholder management

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork & interpersonal skills

Developing junior team members

Job description

We are looking for a passionate, creative, enthusiastic Sous Chef to work in our kitchen operations. The ideal candidate must be proactive, operationally strong, and to demonstrate some leadership skills. In addition, we value professionalism, respect, and discipline. This role requires someone who is commercially aware, and quality-focused.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to Head Chef and help to manage the overall kitchen operations efficiently and professionally
• Inspire, guide, and motivate the junior kitchen team while maintaining a respectful and positive working environment
• Help to create and develop innovative menu items and seasonal specials
• Take initiative to refresh or replace menu items that are underperforming or not moving well
• Ensure consistency, quality, presentation, and taste standards across all dishes
• Monitor and assist to control kitchen expenses to improve profit margins and minimise wastage
• Maintain strict kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation standards at all times
• Ensure the kitchen remains organised, clean, and in tip-top operational condition
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and vendors
• Monitor inventory levels, stock rotation, and ordering processes
• Work collaboratively with front-of-house teams and other departments to ensure smooth daily operations
• Handle kitchen challenges calmly, professionally, and solution-oriented under pressure

Requirements

• Experience in a similar capacity in a restaurant or hospitality environment
• Proactive mindset with strong initiative and problem-solving abilities
• Understanding of food costing, inventory control, and kitchen profitability
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene, kitchen safety, and sanitation standards
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented attitude with strong interpersonal skills
• Flexible, disciplined, and performance-driven
• Passionate about building a strong kitchen culture and developing junior team members