Sous Chef (Cafe Fusion Cuisine)

We are hiring for a passionate and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our family and to lead our culinary team, with the following requirements: Responsibilities: • To assist the Head Chef in overseeing the Café kitchen Operations • Responsible for the efficient organisation of the business area in relation to financial performance i.e. gross profit, food costs, manhours planning, productivity levels, etc. • To ensure that the kitchen team follow the developed menu/recipes accordingly • To ensure the highest quality, consistency and TFP (Tastiness, Freshness and Presentation) of product. • Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas. • To develop and plan SOPs for the kitchen team. • Monitoring and controlling the overall food cost in all kitchen sections and stewarding department within budgetary controls • Manage and ensure that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times and are followed according to HACCP food hygiene regulations. • Implement strategies to minimize overstock holding and wastage • Supervise and manage all kitchen staff and their training needs • To ensure a safe working environment for co-workers and customers in accordance with prevailing local health and safety regulations and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) standards • Ensure health and productivity at work are achieved through healthy deli and exceptional dining experiences. • To evaluate and execute corrective measures on any food and dining experience • Any other tasks as and when assigned by Management • Interested in learning to manage the end-to-end steps of menu creation, costing, product launch and menu refinement by working closely with the kitchen crew and management team Requirements • Possess good interpersonal & communication skills • Able to work under pressure • Able to perform shifts, including weekends and Public Holidays • Completed Level 2 Food Hygiene standard • A good track record of managing a cafe or similar operation will be an advantage