Sous Chef, F&B Culinary

Job Responsibilities:

Culinary Operations & Support:

• Assist the Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, service execution, and quality assurance.

• Support menu planning initiatives and ensure proper implementation of recipes and standards.

• Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, and presentation across all service periods.

Team Supervision & Development:

• Supervise, coach, and motivate kitchen team members to maintain high performance standards.

• Monitor the progress and development of cooks and provide guidance where necessary.

• Foster teamwork and promote a positive and professional kitchen environment.

Food Cost & Inventory Control

• Support inventory management and stock control processes to minimise wastage.

• Assist in monitoring food costs and ensuring efficient utilisation of resources.

Food Safety, Hygiene & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with hygiene, HACCP, and workplace safety standards.

• Enforce kitchen operating procedures and sanitation guidelines.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised kitchen environment at all times.

Guest Satisfaction & Service Excellence:

• Contribute to delivering outstanding guest satisfaction through effective leadership and consistent culinary execution.

Job Requirements:

• Certificate in Culinary Skills, GCE ‘O’ Level, or equivalent professional qualification.

• Minimum 5 years of culinary experience. Western Cuisine experience in a hotel/QSR environment will be an added advantage

• Prior supervisory experience is preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Knowledge of HACCP.

• Good interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills.

• Strong leadership and team supervision capabilities.

• Good operational planning and organisational skills.

• Sound understanding of food cost control and inventory management.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• Able to perform shift work, and willing to work during weekends/public holidays.