Sous Chef

PROJECT ALPHA HOSPITALITY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading café development company in Singapore is seeking a skilled culinary professional to join their innovative team at Chapter One by Fables Specialty Coffee. The role entails designing seasonal menus, ensuring high-quality food presentation, and collaborating within a small kitchen team. Ideal candidates will have a strong passion for food culture and previous experience in modern café settings. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the vibrant Singapore food scene.

Qualifications

• Well versed with modern Australian café offerings and brunch-style menus.
• Ability to assist with designing menus that are fresh and seasonal.
• Experience with inventory management and food cost control.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative menus aligned with the brand's aesthetic.
• Ensure smooth service in a high-paced environment.
• Maintain food presentation that is modern and appealing.

Skills

Food presentation style

Menu design

Team collaboration

Inventory management

Passion for food culture

Job description

Chapter One by Fables Specialty Coffee is the next phase of our mission to bring Melbourne's world renown specialty coffee and café experience to Singapore, Southeast Asia and beyond.

A trendy, modern café by day and a sleek, sophisticated bar/lounge in the evening, Chapter One by Fables Specialty Coffee is poised to be a unique and successful addition to the Singapore food and beverage scene. Anchored by our existing specialty coffee operations, our mission is to provide not only great food and beverages, but also a space for people to socialize and relax.

Drawing on the playful and nostalgic nature of our branding, we aim to provide an innovative selection of specialty coffee and premium non‑coffee and alcoholic beverages to the community, along with a carefully crafted menu offering a good mix of innovative breakfast/lunch dishes as well as classic brunch fare by day and tapas/grazing plates in the evenings.

• Well versed with modern Australian café offerings and brunch-style menus and/or well versed with elevated bar/lounge sharing plates, tapas style dishes for evening meals and drink accompaniments
• Ability to assist with designing menus that are fresh, seasonal and in line with the brand's aesthetic
• Food presentation style that feels modern, clean and instagrammable
• Team player who is capable of ensuring smooth service in a small kitchen in a high paced environment
• Experience with inventory management, food cost/portion control, running an efficient kitchen - innovative and creative with recipes, techniques and presentation to keep the menu fresh and exciting
• Passion for food culture, storytelling
• Has good communication skills and openness to collaborate on concept evolution