Sous Chef / Junior Sous Chef

Song Gye Ok | Korean Grilled Chicken Specialty Restaurant; Singapore; On-site; SGD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly incentive

Annual bonus

Medical coverage

Group discount

Training & growth

Overseas opportunities

Job summary

INITIA GROUP is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join a fast-paced, high standards kitchen in Singapore. You will support the culinary team, ensuring consistent dish quality and efficient service across busy meal periods.

We value teamwork, adaptability, and a strong commitment to food safety. The role offers opportunities for career growth and exposure to multiple outlets within the group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ relevant culinary experience in a restaurant or hospitality setting.
• Experience in Korean cuisine is an advantage but not required.
• Diploma or degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts preferred but not required.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes that meet the head chef’s standards, ensuring consistency and excellence.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain the highest standards of food quality and service.
• Uphold safety and sanitation best practices to maintain a safe, clean, and organized kitchen environment.
• Conduct stocktaking, manage inventory, and handle supply orders to support smooth operations.
• Address kitchen-related issues promptly and provide support in other areas of the kitchen when necessary.

Skills

Teamwork

Collaboration

Independent work

Food safety

Education

Diploma or degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts

Job description

Job Title: Sous Chef / Junior Sous Chef!

Salary Range (Full-time): SGD 3,400 – SGD 4,200/month

Department: Back-of-House - F&B Department

Overall Job Objectives:

Are you a passionate and skilled culinary professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our dynamic team. Whether you're currently a Cook or Chef de Partie (CDP), this is your opportunity to challenge yourself by supporting our culinary team in creating exceptional dishes. You’ll play a key role in delivering memorable dining experiences and contributing to the smooth operation of our restaurant/café kitchen.

Candidates must be experienced and capable of running a fast-paced operation doing 2–3 turns for each meal period while maintaining very high food standards. They must have a stable work history with a minimum of 2 years’ relevant culinary experience in all past roles, as we are building a team for the long run. The role requires consistency in recipe execution and a commitment to maintaining food quality and safety standards.

Core Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes that meet the head chef’s standards, ensuring consistency and excellence.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain the highest standards of food quality and service.
• Uphold safety and sanitation best practices to maintain a safe, clean, and organized kitchen environment.
• Conduct stocktaking, manage inventory, and handle supply orders to support smooth operations.
• Address kitchen-related issues promptly and provide support in other areas of the kitchen when necessary.

Job Specifications:

• A diploma or degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts (preferred but not required).
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant culinary experience in a restaurant or hospitality setting.
• Experience in Korean cuisine is an advantage due to our menu focus at certain outlets. (Not required)
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for creating great food and delivering exceptional service.
• Knowledge of safety and hygiene best practices, with excellent multitasking and organizational abilities. (A plus, but not required.)
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays, based on business needs.
• This role may require standing for extended periods and handling moderately heavy kitchen items as part of daily duties.

Benefits of the role:

• Monthly variable sales incentive
• Annual completion bonus of 1 month salary (For Full-time if applicable)
• Medical coverage (For Full-time if applicable)
• Group discount (Dining & Salon)
• Training & Career Growth
• Opportunity to cross-rain at Overseas Outlets

ABOUT US:

INITIA GROUP is the biggest brand concept leader in Singapore & Malaysia. We have been in the beauty and F&B industry for years and are now in Art, Retail, and Photo Studios. We are a fast-paced growing company, bringing all unique and on-trend concepts. We have a lot of expansions going on and we need additional talents in our growing family.

If you’re excited about our company’s vision for this position and want to start the path of becoming one of our future leaders, we’d like to hear from you.