Beirut Grill - Singapore's Most Awarded Middle Eastern Restaurant
Beirut Grill is Singapore's oldest and most awarded Middle Eastern dining experience, proudly recognised with multiple Best Middle Eastern Restaurant Awards. Known for authentic flavours, warm hospitality, and culinary excellence, we are looking for a dedicated and experienced Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team.
This is a hands-on culinary role for a skilled chef who is ready to take the next step in their career, support senior kitchen leadership, and help ensure smooth, consistent, and efficient kitchen operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the daily running of the kitchen
- Assist with food preparation, mise en place, cooking, and service execution
- Ensure all dishes are prepared consistently according to Beirut Grill's recipes, standards, and specifications
- Maintain high standards of taste, quality, authenticity, portioning, and presentation
- Supervise and guide Commis Chefs and junior kitchen team members during preparation and service
- Ensure all assigned kitchen sections are properly organised, stocked, and ready for service
- Assist in coordinating kitchen operations during busy service periods
- Monitor food quality throughout preparation and service and report any issues promptly
- Assist with receiving, checking, storing, and rotating ingredients
- Help monitor stock levels and minimise food wastage
- Follow correct preparation, storage, labelling, and portion-control procedures
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and sanitation at all times
- Ensure kitchen equipment and work areas are kept clean, safe, and organised
- Support the senior kitchen team in implementing new dishes, specials, and operational procedures
- Assist with training and guiding junior kitchen team members
- Help maintain a positive, respectful, and professional kitchen environment
- Take responsibility for assigned kitchen duties and sections and ensure they are completed efficiently and on time
- Step up to support the Sous Chef and Head Chef during high-volume service and when required
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of professional kitchen experience
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, Senior Chef, or Junior Sous Chef is preferred
- Experience in Middle Eastern or Mediterranean cuisine is strongly preferred
- Good knowledge of Middle Eastern ingredients, cooking techniques, and traditional dishes
- Strong understanding of food preparation, cooking, portion control, and plating
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and guide junior kitchen staff
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- Basic understanding of stock control, food wastage, and kitchen cost management
- Food Hygiene Certificate is mandatory
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Culinary qualification or relevant professional certification is an advantage
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
Why Join Beirut Grill
- Be part of a multi-award-winning and established Middle Eastern restaurant brand
- Work alongside an experienced culinary and management team
- Opportunity to develop your leadership and culinary skills
- Gain valuable experience in a respected and established restaurant environment
- Opportunity for career progression within the organisation
- Be part of a team committed to maintaining Beirut Grill's reputation for quality and authentic Middle Eastern cuisine
If you are a passionate, hardworking, and reliable chef looking to take the next step in your culinary career, we would love to hear from you.
