SOUS CHEF/JUNIOR SOUS CHEF

LABRADOR HILL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic restaurant group in Singapore seeks a skilled Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring high-quality dish preparation, and complying with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in a similar role, strong culinary skills, and exceptional leadership capabilities. Opportunities to innovate and collaborate with a passionate culinary team are available. If you’re ready for an exciting culinary challenge, apply now!

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef/Junior Sous Chef or similar role.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and designing all food and drinks menus.
• Produce high-quality dishes both in design and taste.
• Ensure timely kitchen operations that meet quality standards.
• Manage and train kitchen staff, assess performance and establish schedules.
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Strong culinary skills

Excellent leadership and communication skills

Creative flair

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Certificate of food hygiene course

Job description

Job Summary:

Assisting the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring the preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes. He/She supervises kitchen staff, coordinates food preparation, and manages inventory, while also ensuring food safety and cleanliness standards are maintained. In the absence of the Executive Chef, the he/she takes full responsibility for the kitchen, ensuring smooth operations and consistent quality.

Job Responsibilities:

• Help in the preparation and design of all food and drinks menus;
• Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise;
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards;
• Fill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary;
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation;
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance;
• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately;
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards;
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with co-workers and customers;
• Collaborate with the culinary team to develop new menu items, seasonal specials, and tasting menus;
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, sanitation standards, and food handling procedures at all times;
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, including equipment maintenance and proper storage of ingredients.

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef/Junior Sous Chef or similar role.
• Strong culinary skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor kitchen staff.
• Creative flair and a passion for experimenting with new ingredients and flavors.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Certificate of food hygiene course.

If you're ready to take your culinary career to the next level and join a dynamic team passionate about Asian cuisine, we want to hear from you!