Junior Sous Chef, Pastry

Fico is a casual, beachfront Italian restaurant along East Coast Park by Chef-Partner Mirko Febbrile. Fico is inspired by Cucina Povera (a waste-not, want-not approach) and celebrates the simplest things in life, from humble ingredients to genuine, no-frills hospitality.

Fico is part of The Lo and Behold Group, a hospitality company known for its ability to create timeless destinations and thought-leading experiences.

As a team, we are very passionate about the potential our industry has in shaping a city and take great pride in grooming the next generation of hospitality leaders. We build career paths around the individual, develop training modules both in-house and out, and design incentives and recognition programmes to ensure that good work always pays off.

For its efforts, the group has been recognised as a Human Capital Partner with the Ministry of Manpower, a Great Place To Work (2022, 2023) and one of AON's Best Employers. Wherever you are on the team, whatever your definition of success, we'll set you on the right path.

Across all levels, our kitchen is a safe space for every culinary mind to explore their artistry and hone their craft in every dish, and in every detail.

You'll be in charge of:

• Oversee daily operations of the hot kitchen and ensure smooth service
• Lead and supervise the kitchen team during preparation and service
• Prepare and oversee mise-en-place and hot food items according to standards
• Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation and portion control
• Set up and maintain fully stocked kitchen stations
• Monitor stock levels, inventory, proper storage and stock rotation
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and sanitation
• Train and guide junior kitchen staff

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Junior Sous Chef, Chef de Partie or similar role
• Strong knowledge of hot kitchen operations and cooking techniques
• Good leadership, communication and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality

What to expect:

• Direct transport in to restaurant from Bedok MRT
• 5 day work week
• Join a dynamic, young and fun loving service team
• Excellent team culture and a defined career growth plan to develop yourself

We love people who:

• Go above and beyond to make someone else's day
• Are thoughtful and kind, while upholding high standards
• Own outcomes and drive solutions
• Are ever-curious and always learning

Benefits:

We believe in taking care of our people, so they can take care of others. We recognise and support each individual through our TLBG Partnership Programme (a monthly sales incentive), medical and insurance coverage, employee dining discounts across our venues, celebrations for each individual's key milestones, as well as one month sabbaticals for long-service individuals.

Take an inside look at our culture or find out more here.

https://www.lobehold.com/playbook

https://instagram.com/tlbg.openarms

Should your application progress to the next stage, we will be in contact to arrange an interview.