Sous Chef

Job Description:

- Manage all activities in the kitchen, including food preparation and production, and management and training of kitchen staff
- Ensure consistency in preparation and cooking of dishes at required standards, specifications and presentation
- Ensure that day-to-day kitchen activities are performed with efficiency while displaying the strong ability to multitask
- Work with the executive chef to produce diversified menus in accordance with the company’s branding
- Come up with new dishes which appeal to the clients, whenever required
- Creating new dishes and menus for seasonal change and events
- Inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure cleanliness, sanitary, and in perfect operating order
- Maintain all standards for food hygiene, cleanliness and sanitation in all kitchen areas
- Assure kitchen personnel is trained in best cleanliness and sanitation practices
- Ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines
- Ensure sufficient stocks in storage and order for replenishment
- Monitor holding and storage area, stocking and food rotation, and food service sanitation standards are met
- Discover, interview and hire new staff
- Train staff in order to provide best results in minimum time and using at the maximum available resources
- Actively participate in the kitchen training, including on the job training and support junior chefs and trainees in their development
- Establish the working schedule and organize the work in the kitchen
- Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during working hours
- Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production
- Maintaining and raising the food's profit margins for the company
- Minimise food wastage
- Perform other job related tasks as and when assigned
- Demonstrate a positive attitude with a passion and take pride in the role and responsibility

**Requirements**:

- Minimum 5 years of related experience in the F&B Industry
- Preferably with WSQ Food Hygiene Audit certificate
- WSQ Basic Food Hygiene certificate
- Ability to read and speak English proficiently
- Ability to walk, bend, and stand for extended periods
- Availability to work around peak hours, including nights, early mornings, weekends and holidays
- Training and willingness to continue learning about food and beverage preparation
- Up to date with food and beverages trends and best practices
- In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
- Great interpersonal and leadership skills
- Capable of working in a fast-paced environment and multi-tasking

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $3,500.00 - $4,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person