Cafe Sous Chef

Hiring Locations: Sri Petaling, IOI Rio Puchong, Desa ParkCity Kepong, APW Bangsar, Chow Kit KL

Job Description

• Assist the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, manpower planning and staff scheduling to ensure smooth service.
• Plan and develop menus, recipes and new dishes, including food costing, ingredient requirements and presentation standards.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of food, ensuring quality, taste, portioning and plating standards from mise en place to final presentation.
• Manage ingredient requirements, purchasing and supplier sourcing or negotiation to maintain quality and cost effectiveness.
• Monitor inventory, stock levels, FIFO/FEFO and wastage, and coordinate monthly stock takes to ensure sufficient supply and cost control.
• Lead, supervise and train kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen SOPs, hygiene and food safety standards.
• Participate in kitchen staff recruitment, onboarding and performance monitoring, including discipline, attendance, grooming and personal hygiene.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation and workplace safety requirements and maintain kitchen tools, equipment and work areas in good condition.
• Coordinate closely with BOH and FOH teams to ensure smooth service and effective communication.
• Resolve daily kitchen operational issues and assume responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head Chef or Management from time to time.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 4–5 years of relevant working experience in a Western and/or Japanese kitchen, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Professional culinary qualification or relevant certification is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, menu and recipe development, food costing, purchasing, inventory and wastage control.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, sanitation and kitchen safety requirements.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with good planning, delegation and problem-solving abilities.
• Responsible, disciplined and detail-oriented with good communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia
• Proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin will be an added advantage
• Work in a fast-paced and hot kitchen environment with a high level of operational flexibility
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays based on operational needs
• Provide support for alternative outlets, special events, and peak operational periods as needed.