Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A leading cafe in Singapore is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to oversee daily operations and manage kitchen staff. The ideal candidate will have at least 4-5 years of relevant experience, particularly in western cuisine with a strong grasp of pizza-making. Responsibilities include training the kitchen team, ensuring food quality and safety, and managing inventory. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential, along with fluency in English and Mandarin preferred. Staff benefits include medical insurance and staff meals.

Benefits

Medical and insurance

Staff discount

Good career development

Staff meals provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in a leadership role in a kitchen.
• Strong experience in western cooking, ideally with expertise in pizza.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and food hygiene standards.
• Manage daily cafe operations and inventory.
• Assist in menu creation and quality control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Culinary skills

Customer service

Job description

Job Descriptions:

• Train, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff for continuous improvement
• Ensuring SOPs are adhered to
• Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, addressing customer complaints and feedback effectively
• Budgeting and cost control
• Overseeing daily operations to ensure that cafe runs smoothly, managing inventory, supplies, and equipment
• Ensure food hygiene, safety, and sanitation are strictly enforced
• Assist in menu creation, costing, and planning of seasonal dishes
• Quality control - supervise and ensure consistent food quality and presentation
• Team building - working closely with FOH team too
• Reporting to management
• Perform all other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 4-5 years of experience as a in-charge and possess higher culinary skills
• Experienced in western cooking, with pizza background ideal
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Reliable, punctual, responsible, enthusiastic, and positive-thinking
• Required to work on weekends and public holidays - working hours may vary according to shifts
• Fluent in English and Mandarin preferred
• No overtime pay or offset for overtime

Staff Benefits:

• Medical and insurance
• Staff discount
• Good career development
• Staff meals provided