Junior Sous Chef - Italian Cuisine

About Casa Vostra

Casa Vostra is the Italian brand of Mission Group, a Singapore-based hospitality group with a portfolio of restaurants and bars. Casa Vostra serves fresh pasta, pizza and Italian comfort food in a relaxed setting, and was named Best Fast Casual Restaurant at the RAS Epicurean Star Award 2026. With our newest outlet opening at Wisma Atria and more planned for 2027, we're looking for a Junior Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen teams as we grow.

Job Responsibilities

Kitchen Leadership & People Management

• Lead and supervise the kitchen team, and take charge of the kitchen when the Head Chef or Sous Chef is away
• Plan staff rosters, deploy manpower and approve shift arrangements and leave so the kitchen stays fully covered
• Take part in hiring kitchen staff, including interviewing candidates and recommending who to hire
• Carry out performance reviews for kitchen staff, and recommend confirmations, promotions and increments
• Handle staff discipline, coaching and counselling, and escalate issues to management where needed
• Train new and existing staff on recipes, techniques, plating standards and kitchen SOPs

Kitchen Operations

• Make sure all dishes are prepared and presented to Casa Vostra's recipes and standards
• Oversee daily mise en place, line set-up and service
• Manage stock levels, place orders with suppliers, and check incoming goods for quality and quantity
• Control food costs and wastage through portion control, stock rotation and stock-taking
• Help the Head Chef develop menus, specials and new dishes

Food Safety & Compliance

• Keep the kitchen compliant with SFA food safety and hygiene rules and with internal audit standards
• Make sure equipment is maintained, cleaning schedules are followed and workplace safety practices are in place
• Keep accurate records such as temperature logs, cleaning checklists and wastage reports

Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of kitchen experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role such as Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef
• Experience in Italian cuisine (fresh pasta or pizza) is an advantage
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
• Good understanding of food costing, inventory control and kitchen administration
• Valid Food Safety Course Level 1 certificate Level 2 or 3 is an advantage
• Organised, calm under pressure and committed to consistent quality
• Able to work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Staff meals during duty
• Staff dining discounts across Mission Group concepts
• Career growth opportunities as the brand expands
• Medical and dental benefits

Working Hours

5-day work week with rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays.