Junior Sous Chef (Pastry)

Raffles Hotel Singapore is one of the few remaining great 19th century hotels in the world, perfectly preserved both inside and out, giving it an intoxicating blend of luxury, history and classic colonial design. Its distinctive architecture, legendary heritage and iconic service continue to enthrall visitors where suites, social spaces, award-winning restaurants and bars are presented for discerning travellers. No visit to Singapore is complete without a stay here, where the grand historic hotel exudes old-world grandeur infused with the unique charm of the city state.

About the Restaurant

Chef André Chiang is an award-winning chef, storyteller, mentor and game changer in the culinary arts realm who will be bringing his remarkable culinary vision to Raffles Hotel Singapore. Chef André has received numerous accolades across his illustrious career, including Asia’s Best Chef and industry recognition for his artistic culinary vision. Aimed at being a social and convivial space where guests are fully immersed in the dining experience, the new signature restaurant will present Chef André Chiang’s culinary philosophy and gastronomic mastery within the magnificent setting of the hotel’s new signature restaurant, housed in the elegant, neo-Renaissance Main Building.

The position supports and assists the Pastry Chef in the supervision of the pastry production for new restaurant at Raffles Hotel Singapore, ensuring the highest standards of food quality and guest satisfaction are consistently achieved and maintained.

Main responsibilities include, but not limited to, marketing, staffing, quality, training and development of team members.

Primary Responsibilities

Food Quality

• Responsible for monitoring food quality and consistency to ensure that the food presented to our guest is of the highest quality standards.
• Supervises and monitors kitchen operations, works with yield testing, product identification and that the proper rotation and labelling is followed accordingly to written guidelines for food produce specifications.
• Through daily spot checks, monitors all food items being ordered by the kitchen and ensures all items are utilised completely to avoid wastage.
• Works closely with the Receiving and Store department to ensure that all goods received meet the hotel’s quality standards and specifications.
• Constantly assesses freshness, presentation and temperature of food served.
• Supervises food tasting sessions.

Cost Control

• Ensures food portioning, serving, requisitions and receiving from stores are properly controlled in line with Standard Operating Procedures in order to minimise wastage.
• Updates menu recipe costing and menu planning as required, as well as for F&B promotions.

Hygiene And Sanitation

• To be responsible for personal hygiene and grooming in accordance to Raffles Hotel Singapore standards, National Environmental Agency standards and HACCP guidelines.
• Enforces the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in kitchens. This includes working areas including, but not restricted to; refrigerators, freezers, ceiling, walls, floors, shelving working tables and working utensils such as carving boards, slicer, mixers, blenders, cutters, woks, pots, pans, etc.
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