Junior Sous Chef (Osteria Mozza)

This role supports Sous and Head Chef in executing menu items and managing kitchen operations in line with brand standards and recipes. He/she supervises kitchen sections to ensure consistent quality, presentation, and operational readiness across all services and leads service when required, while training and mentoring junior staff to uphold culinary standards and SOPs. He/she assists with inventory control, hygiene compliance, and team coordination to deliver efficient operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Sous and Head Chef in the execution of menu items and the management of kitchen operations in accordance with brand standards, recipes and specifications with precise and consistent execution.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen sections through enforcement of Osteria Mozza’s culinary standards, ensuring quality, presentation, and consistency across all dishes.
• Demonstrate strong command of cooking techniques, processes, and equipment.
• Step in to run service and lead the pass when required, ensuring effective communication across the team.
• Monitor and manage mise en place readiness, ensuring all sections are operationally prepared.
• Train, mentor, and develop junior kitchen staff, fostering a culture of learning and accountability to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Assist in inventory management, ordering, and stock control to minimise wastage and control costs, minimizing or eliminating variance through accurate recipes and costing execution.
• Uphold and enforce high quality of dishes prepared by the team and make necessary adjustments for consistency.
• Ensure the highest standards of personal hygiene, clean uniforms, sanitation practices, and organized workstation.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to contribute to customer service excellence.
• Inspect kitchen equipment regularly and report any malfunction issues to the Sous Chef.
• Support disciplinary, scheduling, and administrative duties as assigned by senior chefs.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Management.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant experience, ideally within a comparable dining environment, with an openness to continue learning and developing your craft.
• A positive, resilient attitude and a genuine eagerness to grow, adapt, and thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced kitchen.
• Strong technical knowledge across multiple cooking disciplines, including pizza, pasta, grilling, and sauce work.
• Proven ability to lead a team during service and maintain composure under pressure.
• Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills
• Good understanding of cost control, stock management, and kitchen operations.
• A strong respect for hygiene and food safety, taking pride in maintaining clean, safe, and well‑organised workspaces.
• A collaborative and supportive team player who shows initiative and contributes to a positive, respectful kitchen culture.
• Flexibility and commitment to work shift hours, weekends, and public holidays.

Benefits

• Annual Leave, Family Care Leave & Paid Medical Leave
• Annual Wage Supplement
• Performance Bonus & Annual Salary Increment
• Group Medical, Hospitalisation & Dental Insurance
• Long Service Award
• Professional Growth & Development
• Education Assistance
• External Training Sponsorship
• Staff Discounts
• Staff Referral Scheme
• Staff Meals Provided