Junior Sous Chef (Western Culinary), Crowne Plaza Changi Airport

InterContinental Hotels Group; Alabama; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking hospitality group as a Junior Sous Chef, where you'll play a vital role in creating memorable dining experiences. This dynamic position involves managing kitchen staff, developing new dishes, and ensuring culinary excellence. With comprehensive training and support, you'll thrive in an inclusive environment that values your contributions. Embrace the opportunity to grow in a collaborative team that prioritizes wellbeing and celebrates diverse backgrounds. If you're passionate about culinary arts and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Full Uniform

Room Discounts

Comprehensive Training

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary roles with a focus on kitchen management.
• Ability to lead and train kitchen staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning staffing needs and recruiting new kitchen staff.
• Develop new dishes and maintain high culinary standards.
• Monitor departmental budget and control costs.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Staff Management

Communication

Inventory Management

Education

'O’ Levels/ NITEC/ Professional Certificate in Culinary Skills

Job description

Hotel: Changi Airport (SINCP), 75 Airport Boulevard 01-01, 819664

As Junior Sous Chef, you’ll assist to direct all kitchen activities such as inventory, kitchen staff management and to prepare our delicious food for our hotel guests - helping create memorable experiences for guests whenever they dine in our hotel.

A little taste of your day-to-day

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Assist in planning for future staffing needs
• Assists in recruiting in line with company guidelines
• Prepares detailed induction program for new staff, guiding and supporting them
• Assists in maintaining a comprehensive, current and guest focused set of departmental standards and procedures and oversees their implementation
• Ensures training needs analysis of Kitchen staff is carried out and training programmes are designed and implemented to meet needs
• Provides input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions in line with company guidelines
• Coaches, counsels and disciplines staff, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance
• Regularly communicates with staff and maintains good relations
• Assists in developing work efficient rosters in line with local labour codes
• Develop new dishes and products.
• Cooks and preparation of misc en place for kitchen operations
• Ensure that outstanding culinary technical skills are maintained.
• Assist with organizing special events and special food promotions.
• Maintain comprehensive product knowledge including ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets, and current trends and make recommendations for appropriate adjustments to kitchen operations accordingly.
• Assists in the preparation of departmental budget
• Assists in monitoring and controlling departmental costs

What we need from you

• 'O’ Levels/ NITEC/ Professional Certificate in Culinary Skills or equivalent
• Motivated, friendly with good personal hygiene
• Able to communicate and lead colleagues

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

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