Sous Chef Assistant - Singapore - Minor Food Group (singapore) Pte. Ltd.

Description

Business

• Inform the Restaurant Manager regarding kitchen team issues or concerns.
• Gather feedback on food and drinks menu together with the Restaurant Manager / Kitchen Manager so that they are always harmonized with the requirements of guests.
• Check and correct (if necessary) the grooming of team members.
• Responsible for clean and tidy presentation of the kitchen at all times including checking the cleanliness of the contractor dishwasher.
• Notify the necessary expenses and equipment needs in the event of Restaurant Manager/Assistant during his absent.
• Order all the necessary goods accurately in accordance with the Par stock and monitor the stocks, discussing any problems that occur with the Restaurant Manager.
• Organize and monitor the order lines, food safety and hygiene, especially in relation to the food order.
• Organize and motivate kitchen team to deliver smooth cooking workplace so that the satisfaction of guest can be assured.

People / Communication

• An active link between the kitchen and service and to ensure good communication.
• File documents received (e.g. Suppliers orders, Instruction, Inspection, Memos and Report).
• Notify any repairs / Maintenance to Restaurant Manager.
• Make good order and enter correctly in the system and Stock Checklist.
• Giving inputs in planning work schedules for the restaurant independently each week and obtain all the most important information in advance.
• Cooperate with Restaurant Manager in checking time record for team members.

Food and Cost Management

• Prepare, cook food and be able to develop innovative ideas for new recipes.
• Instruct kitchen crew and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Responsible for approving all prepared food items that leave the kitchen.
• Able to spot problems and resolve them quickly and efficiently.
• Ensure that quality culinary dishes are served on schedule and ensure that any problems that arise are rectified.
• Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
• Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure compliance to established standards.

Planning and Administration

• Coordinate planning, budgeting, and purchasing for all the food items.
• Maximize the productivity of the kitchen team.
• Implement proper sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations required in the kitchen.
• Maintain good personal hygiene as well as high work and safety standards in the workplace.
• Suggest and create new menus as needed so that they remain effective for the business of the restaurant.
• Perform administrative duties, including ordering supplies and reporting to the Restaurant Manager / Kitchen Manager / Executive Chef of the outlet.
• Assist Kitchen Manager in the execution of his/her duties and takes over some of the routine tasks during his/her absence.
• Execute any other duties as requested by immediate superiors
• Specialise in Thai/ Asian/ Western Cuisine
• Computer literate in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• At least Professional Certificate in Culinary Arts or any related fields
• At least 1 year of experience in management of Kitchen Team, Food Cost and Food Quality control
• Able to work well in a team