Sous Chef

Passionate about great food, creative cooking, and leading a strong kitchen team?

Aposto is looking for a dedicated, hands-on Sous Chef to work closely with our culinary team, maintain high food standards, and contribute to menu development.

Take ownership of kitchen operations, grow your leadership skills, and bring new ideas to the table, all while enjoying a 5-day work week that supports a better work-life balance.

If you're ready for your next culinary challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Kitchen Operations: Support the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring efficient operations and consistent execution of service.
• Culinary Development: Work closely with the Chef de Cuisine on menu development, recipe creation, dish testing, and improving existing offerings.
• Food Quality & Standards: Oversee food preparation, cooking, plating, and presentation in accordance with established recipes, quality standards, and SOPs.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, guide, and motivate kitchen team members across all levels, fostering a collaborative and disciplined working environment.
• Staffing & Scheduling: Assist with staff rostering, manpower planning, and daily task allocation to ensure adequate kitchen coverage.
• Stock & Inventory Management: Oversee stock control, ordering, receiving, storage, and proper handling of ingredients and kitchen supplies.
• Reporting & Administration: Complete shift reports, monitor operational records, and assist with monthly administrative requirements.
• Problem-Solving: Address operational challenges promptly and professionally, working with the wider team to resolve issues and maintain service standards.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Diploma in Culinary Arts, Food & Beverage, or a relevant qualification.
• At least 4 years of relevant F&B experience, including a minimum of 1 year in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food preparation, hygiene, and quality control.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and work collaboratively with a kitchen team.
• Good organisational, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, dependable, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to communicate effectively in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
• Able to commute reliably to TTDI, Kuala Lumpur.
• Full-time position.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 5-day work week

• Monthly Salary: RM4,500 – RM5,500

• Medical coverage

• EPF & SOCSO contributions

• Annual leave and medical & hospitalisation leave

• Staff meals provided

• Uniform and training provided