Sous Chef

Job Description

The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations at Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre. Requirements typically include culinary training, several years of professional kitchen experience, strong knowledge of food preparation, hygiene, HACCP principles, portion control and cost management. The candidate should be comfortable supervising kitchen colleagues, coordinating service, maintaining consistent food quality and assisting with menu planning. The role expects leadership, creativity, organization, reliability and the ability to work efficiently during busy periods. Flexibility for shifts, weekends and public holidays is essential. Experience in a hotel or high-volume restaurant environment is highly valued, together with good communication and teamwork skills.

Company Info

Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre is a contemporary hotel operated under Accor, a major international hospitality group with properties across more than 100 countries. Located in central Johor Bahru, the hotel serves business travelers, tourists, families and guests visiting nearby shopping, entertainment and cross-border destinations. Novotel is known for practical comfort, welcoming service and facilities designed for both leisure and business stays. The property typically combines guest rooms, restaurants, meeting facilities, fitness amenities and other services expected of a full-service city hotel. As part of Accor, employees may benefit from structured training, international hospitality standards, career development opportunities and employee travel programs, subject to local terms. The hotel environment is multicultural and service-focused, with strong emphasis on teamwork, guest satisfaction, food safety and operational consistency.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers hospitality opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Penang, Langkawi, Sabah and Sarawak, especially in hotels, resorts, restaurants, catering and tourism. Johor Bahru is a busy, multicultural city beside Singapore, with generally lower living costs than Singapore and convenient shopping, transport and dining. Malaysian culture blends Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous influences; English is widely used in hotels, while Malay is the national language. Lifestyle options range from urban living and excellent food to beaches, rainforests and island trips. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit, and the employer usually manages approval, medical checks and immigration procedures. Requirements vary by nationality, occupation and current government policy, so candidates should confirm details before accepting an offer. Relocation costs, accommodation, transport and meals should be discussed with the hotel. Johor Bahru has a hot, humid climate, and newcomers should budget for deposits, documentation, healthcare and daily commuting.