Sous Chef

Authentic Bites Concepts Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company in Singapore is seeking a skilled kitchen professional to assist the Head Chef. This role requires a minimum of 3 years experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a café or modern dining setting. Responsibilities include coordinating the kitchen team, ensuring quality control, and training junior staff. The ideal candidate should have strong cooking techniques, plating skills, and food safety certification. Flexible working hours are required, including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a professional kitchen.
• Preferably in café, brunch, or modern casual dining settings.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef with daily prep, cooking, and quality control.
• Coordinate kitchen team during service.
• Train and guide junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Plating

Team leadership

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Elephant Grounds is an award-winning Hong Kong-born lifestyle brand renowned for its specialty coffee, Japanese influenced cuisine, and café culture. Founded in 2013 by Gerald Li and Kevin Poon, the brand began as a coffee kiosk within a retail shop and has since grown into a fully integrated coffee roastery, artisanal bakery, and restaurant concept with operations in Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta Q1 2026, and now Singapore.

Our coffee program is led by an award-winning team - including a champion roaster and other specialty coffee professionals - with a relentless dedication to building a sustainable coffee program. Elephant Grounds focuses on the alchemy of space - design, music, and light - and the impact they have on guests, creating an unmistakable energy and vibe.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef with daily prep, cooking, and quality control.
• Coordinate kitchen team during service when needed.
• Ensure consistency in portioning, plating, and recipes.
• Support inventory check, stock rotation, and storage.
• Train and guide junior kitchen staff.

Job Requirement

• Minimum 3 years of experience in professional kitchen, preferably in café, brunch or modern casual dining settings.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and plating.
• Ability to lead a small team and maintain composure during peak hours.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Ability to work flexible hours/shift, including weekends and public holidays.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.