Sous Chef / Junior Sous Chef

Job Title: Sous Chef / Junior Sous Chef

Job Level: Senior

Department: F&B Department

Location: Singapore

Salary: $3,400 to $4,200/month

Working days: 5 days a week | 54 working hours per week | 2 day off

Overall Job Objectives:

The Sous Chef / Junior Sous Chef supports the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations. The role focuses on hands-on food preparation and cooking, maintaining consistent food quality and presentation, supervising kitchen team members, and ensuring efficient kitchen operations in accordance with established recipes, food safety standards, and company SOPs.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, food preparation, cooking, plating, and service.
• Prepare and cook Korean and other Asian dishes according to established recipes, portion standards, and presentation requirements.
• Take responsibility for assigned kitchen sections and ensure all ingredients, equipment, and mise en place are ready for service.
• Monitor food quality, taste, freshness, portioning, and presentation to maintain consistency across the restaurant’s menu.
• Guide and supervise Commis, Demi Chef de Partie, Chef de Partie, and other kitchen team members during food preparation and service.
• Coordinate kitchen workflow and monitor preparation and cooking times to ensure timely order fulfilment during busy service periods.
• Assist with menu development, recipe testing, new dish preparation, and improvements to existing menu items.
• Monitor ingredient usage, stock levels, food storage, and stock rotation to minimise wastage and control food costs.
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients and report any shortages, spoilage, or supply issues.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen workstations, equipment, utensils, and storage areas.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Singapore food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements, including proper food handling and storage practices.
• Coordinate with Front of House team members to ensure smooth service, accurate order fulfilment, and timely communication of special requests or food-related issues.
• Assist with kitchen opening and closing procedures, equipment checks, and daily preparation schedules.
• Support staff training, work allocation, and adherence to kitchen SOPs and operational standards.
• Assist the Head Chef in monitoring kitchen performance and implementing improvements to food quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Take charge of kitchen operations when delegated by the Head Chef.
• Perform other related kitchen duties as assigned by management.

Job Specifications:

• A diploma or degree in culinary qualification or professional kitchen training is preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ relevant experience in a Junior Sous Chef, Sous Chef, Executive Chef, or senior kitchen leadership role
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working with Korean or Asian cuisine is an advantage.
• Experience in casual dining or restaurants with high customer turnover is beneficial.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays, based on business needs.

Key Deliverables:

• Consistent preparation, cooking, and presentation of menu items.
• Timely and efficient kitchen operations during service.
• Proper preparation and readiness of ingredients and assigned kitchen sections.
• Effective supervision and support of kitchen team members.
• Compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and company SOPs.
• Proper inventory control, stock rotation, portioning, and food waste management.
• Effective coordination with the Head Chef and Front of House team.
• Consistent contribution to food quality, customer satisfaction, and kitchen productivity.

Benefits of the role:

• Monthly variable sales incentive
• Annual completion bonus of 1 month salary (For Full-time if applicable)
• Medical coverage (For Full-time if applicable)
• Group discount (Dining & Salon)
• T⁠raining & Career Growth
• Opportunity to cross-train at overseas outlets

ABOUT US:

INITIA GROUP is a leading lifestyle, beauty, wellness, and F&B group in Singapore and Malaysia. We have been in the beauty and F&B industry for years and are now also in Art, Retail, and Photo Studios. We are a fast-growing company that continuously introduces innovative and on-trend concepts. As we continue to expand across Singapore and Malaysia, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our growing team.

If you’re excited about our company’s vision for this position and want to start the path of becoming one of our future leaders, we’d like to hear from you.

INITIA Group is committed to fair and merit-based employment practices. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and provide equal employment opportunities based on skills, experience, and job requirements.

You may visit our website to learn more about us: INITIA Group website

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