Sous Chef (Production Kitchen)

CROWNE PLAZA CHANGI AIRPORT; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Singapore is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to assist in directing kitchen activities and ensuring food quality. You will manage staff training and daily operations, working closely with the Executive Sous Chef. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in an Italian restaurant and holds a Diploma in Culinary Arts. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to memorable dining experiences and be part of a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an Italian restaurant.
• Experience in a supervisory role is required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing kitchen activities and preparing food.
• Develop training plans and materials for staff.
• Manage day-to-day operations of Food Production.
• Support the Executive Sous Chef in absence.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Communication

Education

Higher Nitec/Diploma in Culinary Arts

Job description

As Sous Chef, you’ll assist the Executive Sous Chef to direct all kitchen activities in the production kitchen and prepare our delicious food - helping create memorable experiences for guests whenever they dine in our hotel. You’ll also ensure your kitchen is able to run smoothly daily and be on par to our high standards for quality control.

Your Day To Day

• Attends and participates to other meetings as required by the administrative calendar
• Assists the Executive Sous Chef in developing training plans, develops training material in accordance with IHG guidelines and implements training plans for the Food Production employees and other Food and Beverage employees
• Assists the Culinary team in the management of the day to day operation of the Food Production and Stewarding sections and informs the Executive Chef of major decisions taken in his/her absence
• Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Sous Chef in his absence
• Works with Executive Sous Chef and Human Resource Manager to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive
• Regularly communicate with staff and maintain good relations
• Assist in developing work efficient rosters in line with local labour codes
• Assists the Executive Sous Chef in developing popular menus offering guests value for money
• Participates in the preparation of the hotel’s revenue plan and marketing programs
• Works with superior in the preparation and management of the department’s budget
• Demonstrate Awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines and ensure your direct reports do the same
• Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
• Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly
• Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers
• Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements

Ideally you have at least 3 years of experience working in an Italian Restaurant and in a supervisory role. You have at least a Higher Nitec/Diploma in Culinary Arts. You are a motivated and driven individual who can communicate and lead a team.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care, that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve.