Sous Chef for Modern European Wood Fire Restaurant

INGLESIDE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingleside is seeking a highly motivated Sous Chef to join our upscale modern European kitchen in Singapore. You will assist the Head Chef in daily operations, help craft dishes focusing on dry-aged produce, fermentation, and wood fire techniques, and uphold exacting standards of quality, portioning, and presentation.

The ideal candidate has 3 years in a Sous Chef role and 8 years in professional kitchens, with strong leadership and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a Sous Chef position.
• 8 years of professional kitchen experience.
• Solid understanding of modern European cooking techniques.
• Experience or strong interest in dry-ageing, fermentation, and/or open wood fire cooking.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-standard service environment.
• Strong teamwork, cleanliness, and leadership mindset.
• Singapore working rights (where applicable)

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations and service.
• Prepare and execute modern European dishes with a focus on dry-aged produce, fermentation techniques, and wood fire cooking.
• Maintain consistently high standards in food quality, portioning, and presentation.
• Assist with menu preparation, seasonal updates, and prep planning.
• Lead and train junior kitchen staff during service and assigned stations.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and kitchen SOPs (including temperature controls).
• Monitor inventory, wastage, and station readiness; support ordering where required.

Skills

Sous chef experience

Kitchen leadership

Teamwork

Food safety

Job description

Job Title: Sous Chef (Modern European)

Company: Ingleside

Location: Singapore

About Ingleside:
Ingleside is an upscale, modern European restaurant dedicated to craft and technique. Our kitchen showcases signature processes including dry-ageing, fermentation, and the distinct flavors created through open wood fire cooking. We believe in bold ingredients, precise execution, and a dining experience that feels both refined and deeply flavorful.

Ingleside is currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled Sous Chef to help elevate our kitchen, support daily operations, and contribute to exceptional guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations and service
• Prepare and execute modern European dishes with a focus on dry-aged produce, fermentation techniques, and wood fire cooking
• Maintain consistently high standards in food quality, portioning, and presentation
• Assist with menu preparation, seasonal updates, and prep planning
• Lead and train junior kitchen staff during service and assigned stations
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and kitchen SOPs (including temperature controls)
• Monitor inventory, wastage, and station readiness; support ordering where required

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in a Sous Chef position
• 8 years of professional kitchen experience
• Solid understanding of modern European cooking techniques
• Experience or strong interest in dry-ageing, fermentation, and/or open wood fire cooking
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-standard service environment
• Strong teamwork, cleanliness, and leadership mindset
• Singapore working rights (where applicable)

Working Hours

• 5 days work week

Salary

• $3,800 – $4,700 per month (depending on experience)