Sous Chef (Main Kitchen) - Conrad Singapore Marina Bay

Hilton; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Health benefits

Job summary

Hilton in Singapore is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations for Western cuisine, banquets, and events. You will guide culinary teams, ensure quality, and manage food safety and costs in a fast-paced environment.

Join the craft and contribute to menu development, collaboration with events, and timely production across departments, while upholding Hilton's standards and hospitality. This role requires flexibility for shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in Western cuisine, banquet, catering, or high-volume production.
• Strong cooking techniques, food prep, presentation, and kitchen operations knowledge.
• Ability to plan and coordinate production according to needs.
• Ability to lead and develop culinary team members.
• Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene, cost, portions and stock.
• Good communication, teamwork and organisation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and adapt to changes.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and production of Western cuisine for banquets, outside catering, and daily kitchen operations.
• Support menu development and contribute ideas for events and culinary projects.
• Coordinate food production, mise en place, portioning, presentation, and quality.
• Lead, train, and guide culinary team members to maintain standards.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, cost, stock usage and wastage.
• Assist with scheduling and deployment of Team Members.
• Work with other kitchen sections and departments for timely production and service.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and hotel policies.

Skills

Western cuisine experience

Banquets / catering

Kitchen operations

Leadership

Food safety & cost

Communication & teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Shifts & holidays willingness

Job description

Job Identification: 223260

Job Category: Culinary

Job Schedule: Full time

Salary S$4,200 - S$4,800

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! You'll be the brains behind the kitchen operations, making sure everything runs smoothly and deliciously. You are also a key player in bringing our culinary vision to life. As a Sous Chef , you're not just leading daily kitchen operations - you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Oversee the preparation and production of Western cuisine for banquets, outside catering, and daily kitchen operations.

• Support the preparation and execution of menus for special events, culinary collaborations, and the 7 Paintings launch.

• Coordinate food production, mise en place, portioning, presentation, and quality according to operational requirements.

• Support menu development and contribute ideas for special events and culinary projects.

• Monitor food quality, portion control, food cost, stock usage, and food wastage.

• Lead, guide, and train culinary Team Members to maintain consistent food quality, hygiene, and operational standards.

• Assist with scheduling and deployment of Team Members according to operational requirements.

• Work closely with other kitchen sections and hotel departments to ensure smooth and timely food production and service.

• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, health and safety, and hotel policies and procedures.

• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment.

• Perform other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management.

• The Management reserves the right to make reasonable changes to this job description as necessary to meet the operational and business requirements of the hotel.

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications:

• Relevant experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in Western cuisine, banquet, catering, or high-volume food production.

• Good knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, presentation, and kitchen operations.

• Ability to plan and coordinate food production according to operational requirements.

• Ability to lead, guide, and develop culinary Team Members.

• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, food cost, portion control, and stock management.

• Good communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment and adapt to changing operational requirements.

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop.

• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays according to operational requirements.

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

Incredible travel perks - Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program

Health & welfare benefits - From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you covered

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don't just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests - we built an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we've welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World's Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands (https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/) , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we're setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you're starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career - and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/blogs) to see why we're more than a great place to stay - we're a great place to work.