F&B Sous Chef (Seafood/ New Outlet/ East/ Shopping Mall/ 5 Days Workweek/ Up to $4.2k)

APTIV8 PTE. LTD.; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the culinary industry is seeking a Culinary Manager to oversee kitchen operations and staff at their New York location. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the F&B sector, demonstrating strong leadership skills and a commitment to food safety. Responsibilities include managing kitchen staff, maintaining high standards of food quality, and ensuring operational efficiency while fostering a positive team environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years in the F&B industry, with 5 years in a management role.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Experience in fast-paced food environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations, including staff management and scheduling.
• Ensure quality control of food presentation and safety.
• Manage inventory and supplier relationships.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Food safety protocols

Team management

Inventory management

Education

Food Safety Certificate (Level 1 & 3 preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the freshness of seafood and ingredients.
• Oversee kitchen operations, including staff management, scheduling, and training.
• Ensure consistency in recipes and presentation, maintaining quality control across all dishes.
• Manage inventory, order supplies, and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure high quality ingredients.
• Monitor food costs and waste, and develop strategies to optimize profitability while maintaining quality.
• Foster a positive work environment, mentoring junior chefs and encouraging teamwork and creativity.
• To respond to complaints and other service issues timely and professional manner.
• Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Reports to work in a clean uniform and wear Safety Kitchen Shoes.
• Ensure to adhere to the Restaurant’s Grooming and Personal Hygiene standards.
• Able to make recommendations to the Operations Manager regarding succession planning.
• Ensure that all food items are prepared as per the Restaurant’s Standard Recipe whilst maintaining portion control and minimizing waste.
• Ensure that food stock levels within the culinary department areas are of sufficient quantity and quality in relevance to the reservation status and forecasts.
• Ensure that the Kitchen crew are always in clean, tidy uniforms and are always presentable to be in customer view.
• Ensure that all food preparation equipment is being used safely and correctly, and that it is cleaned and maintained.
• Ensure that meetings are well-planned and results-oriented.
• Ensure that all food products received at the outlet are of the required standard and quality and that they are stored and rotated correctly.
• To recruit and select a suitable culinary team that can work within a decentralized management philosophy.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Food Safety Certificate (Level 1 & 3 preferred)
• Candidate must have minimum 10 years in the F&B industry with 5 years in a related position
• In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety protocols, and hygiene standards - Familiar with SFA, NEA & WSH guidelines.
• Prior experience in food court/coffeeshop (seafood stall) cooking is welcome.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• Willing to work shift including weekends and public holidays.
• Only Singaporeans

EA Personnel : Low Fook Kay (Liu Fuji)

EA Personnel Reg No: R23113425

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