Sous Chef @Casual Dining

We are currently hiring for the Sous Chef role for the Casual Dining concepts.

Concept Type: Casual Dining / Café

Cuisine: International Café Cuisine

Job Summary

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations for a high-quality casual dining café specializing in international cuisine. The ideal candidate should have strong café experience, an eye for presentation, consistency, and the ability to lead kitchen teams in a fast-paced environment while maintaining premium food standards.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Operations & Food Quality

• Assist the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations and food production
• Ensure consistent preparation, taste, and presentation of all menu items
• Oversee café-style menus including breakfast items, all-day dining, salads, sandwiches, pasta, grills, desserts, and baked items
• Ensure all dishes meet brand standards similar to premium café concepts.

Team Supervision & Training

• Supervise and guide kitchen staff during shifts
• Train team members on recipes, plating standards, portion control, and hygiene
• Support staff scheduling and efficient task delegation
• Motivate the team to maintain high performance and teamwork

Food Safety & Hygiene

• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards at all times
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and storage areas
• Monitor proper food handling, storage, labeling, and temperature control

Inventory & Cost Control

• Assist in ordering, receiving, and checking quality of ingredients
• Monitor stock levels and minimize wastage
• Support food cost control, portion accuracy, and yield management

Menu Development & Innovation

• Support the Head Chef in menu development and seasonal specials
• Suggest new café-style dishes, presentations, and international flavors
• Adapt recipes based on customer feedback and operational needs

Operational Support

• Take full responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef
• Coordinate with front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service
• Handle guest feedback professionally and promptly when required

Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a casual dining café or international café concept
• Strong experience in international café cuisine and modern casual dining menus
• Knowledge of breakfast, all-day dining, desserts, and plated café dishes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Good knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Skills

• Experience in premium café brands or upscale casual dining concepts
• Strong plating and presentation skills
• Hands-on, proactive, and detail-oriented approach
• Ability to train and develop junior kitchen staff

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Career growth opportunities within a growing hospitality brand
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Opportunity to work with modern café concepts and international cuisine

Availability: Immediate

If you are passionate about café cuisine and ready to grow with a dynamic casual dining concept, we would love to hear from you.

Please drop your resume at hr@maristohospitality.com

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?
• How many years of experience you have?
• Are you an immediate joiner?