Sous Chef — Menu Innovation & Kitchen Leadership

FR KITCHEN PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

FR KITCHEN PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a capable Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, plan menus, train staff, and manage inventory. The role requires overseeing meal design and ensuring timely kitchen activities while maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety.

The candidate should possess strong leadership, excellent communication, teamwork, and a solid understanding of cooking methods and kitchen equipment. You will work closely with the head chef and support junior cooks.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
• Good understanding of MS Office and restaurant software programs.
• Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new menu options based on seasonal changes and customer demand.
• Assist with the preparation and planning of meal designs.
• Ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner.
• Resolve customer problems and concerns personally.
• Monitor and record inventory, and order new supplies if necessary.
• Provide support to junior kitchen employees with line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.
• Recruit and train new kitchen employees to meet restaurant and kitchen standards.
• Create schedules for kitchen employees and evaluate their performance.
• Adhere to sanitation and safety regulations.
• Manage the kitchen team in the executive chef's absence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Experience in similar role

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant software

Job description

FR KITCHEN PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a capable Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, plan menus, train staff, and manage inventory. The role requires overseeing meal design and ensuring timely kitchen activities while maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety.

The candidate should possess strong leadership, excellent communication, teamwork, and a solid understanding of cooking methods and kitchen equipment. You will work closely with the head chef and support junior cooks.