Sous Chef (Japanese Restaurant)

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

Job summary

A prestigious culinary company in Singapore seeks an experienced chef to support the Head Chef and ensure smooth daily operations in the kitchen. Responsibilities include managing kitchen activities, maintaining hygiene standards, and training kitchen staff. Candidates must possess a relevant culinary diploma and have 3 to 5 years of experience. Knowledge of Japanese is an advantage due to customer interactions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of working experience in a related field.
• Able to speak Native Japanese is an advantage for interaction with Japanese customers.
• Full knowledge of various cooking methods and procedures.
• High standard of personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Responsible for all kitchen activities and kitchen employees.
• Establish and organize the working schedule in the kitchen.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards according to Singapore regulations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Team Player

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Positive Service Attitude

Education

Diploma / Vocational certificate in Culinary Skills or related field

Job description

Support the Head Chef (Outlet) 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 Native Japanese will be an advantage as need to interact with Japanese customer.

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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