Sous Chef (Indian Cuisine)

Job Summary:

Manages the back of house operations, including Daily & Banquet menu planning, cost control, administration communication (all levels), manpower planning, and hygiene and safety management.

Key Responsibilities:

· Responsible for the overall daily food production and back of the house operations.

· Maintain and enhance manpower management by daily effective communication.

· Ensure that quality and wholesome food is served in the facility.

· Plan and execute monthly rotating menus and special food promotion with the Unit Manager.

· Manage daily customer feedback concerning services provided through effective communication and effective customer service management.

· Liaise and produce for banquet events of the day/ week with F&B Coordinator/ Supervisor.

· Ensure that all areas of services provided are maintained at the required in-house and corporate standards.

· Assist in coordinating activities from the head office during official visits from other related departments i.e. Purchasing, HR, Finance, Business Development and SEQ Department.

· Submit weekly and monthly financial/administration reports to the Unit Manager.

· Submit all HR related documentation to Unit Manager concerning employment, termination, leave application, timecards, manpower costs etc. from back of house operations.

· Attend weekly service meetings to improve and enhance service level.

· Evaluate and administer manpower plans, employee training & development.

· Ensure the safe operation of all cleaning equipment and report to the management of any faulty equipment.

· Maintain and improve hygiene and safety standards of both front of house and back of house operations.

· Keeping Food Sampling and Daily Cooking Core temperature recordings.

· Ensure recording temperature for all refrigerators.

· Perform all other common duties assigned by both the client and management of Sodexo Singapore.

Key Requirements:

Strong expertise in North Indian and South Indian including bulk preparation of curries, gravies, tandoori items, biryanis, snacks, breads, and vegetarian specialties while maintaining consistency and authentic flavours.