Sous Chef (Japanese Izakaya Restaurant)

Gyutan-Tan Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Singapore seeks a skilled kitchen manager to support the Executive Chef and oversee kitchen operations. Responsibilities include managing kitchen staff, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining hygiene. Candidates should have a diploma in Culinary Skills and at least 3-5 years of related experience, with Japanese language skills being a plus. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and a positive service attitude.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of working experience in related field.
• Possess basic food and hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant Executive Chef and team for smooth operations.
• Responsible for all kitchen activities and employees.
• Control quality standard of raw materials.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Team Player

Interpersonal Skills

Service Attitude

Japanese Language

Education

Diploma / Vocational certificate in Culinary Skills

Job description

* Working Location: Walking distance from Tanjong Pagar MRT (Tras Street)

Job Description

• Support the Restaurant Executive Chef and the team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Responsible for all kitchen activities
• Responsible for the kitchen employees
• Work closely with the team for day-to-day operation controlling the quality standard of raw materials.
• Place orders through online ordering system in accordance to the company’s guidelines and standard operating procedure
• Regularly check and control stock intake of goods, raw materials, and ingredients (inventory) to ensure accurate, prompt and timely receiving.
• Conduct daily briefing and ensure items not available or limited are communicated with front of house employees effectively.
• Establish the working schedule and organize the work in the kitchen to optimize productivity and efficiency yet not compromising on quality
• Provide training and coordination with Cook / other kitchen employees as and when necessary
• Controlling the results and consistency of food quality and ensuring the highest level of quality is always produced and served to customers.
• Supervise and minimize wastage of ingredients and kitchen activities on a regular basis and to record and report wastages weekly in a timely manner.
• Able to create and develop new menus with the Executive Chef (Outlets)
• Assist the Executive Chef (Outlets) to report recipes and calculate food COGS according to the company’s guidelines.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards of the kitchen at all times in accordance to Singapore Food Agency’s standards.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least Diploma / Vocational certificate in Culinary Skills or related field
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of working experience in related field is required for this position.
• Able to speak Japanese Language will be an advantage as need to interact with Japanese customer.
• Possess basic food and hygiene certificate is required
• Full knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, preparation, and procedures
• Team player, preferable with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive service attitude, willingness to learn
• High standard of personal hygiene

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