Sous Chef

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hotel and restaurant chain in Singapore is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations. You will ensure the quality and presentation of dishes while assisting with training and stock management. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of related experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a commitment to health and safety standards. Attractive benefits and development programs are included.

Benefits

Learning & Development programs

Complimentary stay options via MOstay

A variety of health benefits

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience.
• Able to work rotating shifts and on weekends.
• Experience in hot and humid kitchen environments.

Responsibilities

• Run various sections in the kitchen.
• Assist the Chef with ordering and stock rotation.
• Maintain high standards of food service and safety.

Skills

Ability to multi-task

Working under pressure

Job description

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental, Singapore within the Kitchen Department, the Sous Chef must demonstrate proficiency at producing consistent, quality dishes in accordance with the standards set by the Chef de Cuisine.

As Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Run the various sections in the kitchen

• Assist Chef with ordering, stock rotation, teaching and training of colleagues as well as keeping an eye on production

• Supply input with menus and recipes if needed

• Maintain a high standard of service at all times

• Ensure that all Health and Safety legislation and guidelines are implemented, adhered to and reviewed regularly, in respect of kitchen production, employees, machinery, equipment and hygiene

• Produce all dishes and recipes to a high standard of presentation

• Ensure all dishes are served at the correct portion size, quality and temperature

• Share responsibility with the Assistant Restaurant Chef for preparing kitchen-cleaning rosters, supervising cleaning schedules and signing off on a weekly basis

• Keep watch over various sections for the preparation, presentation and quality of food

• Ensure proper care and preparation is being upheld among the colleagues

• Monitor the order and storage of products and delivering the goods

• Responsible for receiving food and supplies, controlling and monitoring their temperatures, organizing the cooling and storage areas

• Assist in the rotation of products using the stickers and labels to avoid the product damage and minimize losses

• Ensure that all areas (inclusive of stewarding area) are clean, tidy, well managed and maintained

As Sous Chef, we expect from you:

• Minimum 3 years of related experience (5-day work week)

• Able to work rotating shifts and on weekends

• Able to work under pressure, for extended hours in a humid and hot environment

• Able to work in a standing position for up to 8 hours

• Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequent lift up to 15kg or more; and occasionally lift/move 25kg

• Ability to multi-task

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.

• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.

• Health & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.

• Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.

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