Senior Sous Chef

About the role

The Senior Sous Chef for The Clifford Pier supports the Executive Sous-Chef and Culinary Director in the leadership, supervision, and smooth daily operations of the kitchen. This role requires a highly creative, innovative and flavour-driven chef with strong foundation in Asian (including Singapore heritage cuisine) and Western culinary techniques & cuisines, as well as exceptional skills in menu development and food presentation.

This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for ensuring consistent delivery of fresh, delicious, and safe dishes that reflect The Clifford Pier's iconic heritage and elevated dining standards. The Senior Sous Chef is expected to possess excellent organizational skills, strong team management capabilities, and the ability to guide and inspire the culinary team.

Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced all-day dining or heritage-inspired cuisine environment is essential.

The Senior Sous Chef must ensure that all hygiene, quality and operational standards are met or exceeded at all times, while maintaining cost efficiency and fostering a culture of creativity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Foster positive thinking and motivation within all kitchens by giving active assistance and advice on more effective ways of running the kitchens.

· Ensure that all designated action points from briefings/meetings are being followed by the individuals concerned.

· Guide the entire team in decision-making and judgement.

· Ensure that positive working relations with non-Food and Beverage departments are fostered giving co-operation at all times.

· Be aware of and comply with all legislation affecting the operation, including licensing regulations, health regulations and fire and safety regulations.

· Ensure disciplinary and grievance procedures are properly adhered to and followed.

· Handle customer comments and complaints and take swift corrective action after consultation with the Chef de cuisine & Leadership Team.

· Be responsible and accountable for the overall food cost as well as kitchen supplies, kitchen energy costs and kitchen utensils.

· Find ways to improve the efficiency of the operations, which will benefit our clients.

· Assist the Chef de cuisine in constantly finding ways to further improve the Food cost through strategic purchasing, right volumes, without negatively affecting pre- determined quality standards.

· Constantly strive to reduce energy consumption through awareness campaigns within all kitchens.

· Co-operate with and drive forward the implementations of minimum operating standards in all Food and Beverage kitchens.

· Complete detailed checks of the entire kitchen operation during all service periods taking necessary actions to correct any deviation from quality standards.

· Conduct weekly inspections of his/her kitchen with minuted follow-ups.

· Plan co-ordinate and supervise all menu implementations in a timely manner.

· Assist in the preparation and control of daily and weekly market lists.

· Create and develop new dishes and recipes by keeping up with the latest market trends.

· Constantly strive to improve kitchen operating procedures.

· Be partially responsible for the labour budget of the kitchen department.

· Propose and initiate when approved, new services and products for our guests.

· Control manpower distribution throughout the assigned kitchen, by overseeing the scheduling of all sections and makes adjustments anticipating unscheduled business.

· Perform any other reasonable duties as required by the department head from time to time.

· Continuously look at market trends, innovate and create accordingly.

· Be very flexible and open to requests and changes.

· Comply with all hygiene standards required and have necessary training with staff.

· Ensure maximum compliance to all FSS Policy & Procedure.

· To strive for improvement through daily training and continuous updating.

· To comply with the relevant hotel grooming standard and ensure proper standard is followed by all subordinates

· To comply with all safety and security regulations.

· Strictly adhere to all Policy & Procedure existing in the hotel.

· Perform any other reasonable duties as required by the department head from time to time.

Requirements:

· Completion of GCE 'O'; or minimum of three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Working knowledge of recipe costing process.

· Knowledge of catering from menus to runners to set-up and breakdown procedures.

· Possesses knowledge of sanitation standards. Serv Saf certified.

· Demonstrates teamwork and customer service focus.

· Demonstrates excellent communication skills.

· Knowledge of food inventory