Bonjour MERCI MARCEL is on the lookout for an energetic and passionate Sous Chef to join our vibrant kitchen teams at our Orchard and Club Street outlets. This is a hands-on leadership role in a relaxed, social French environment where food, design, and culture connect. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, love mentoring a team, and are obsessed with delivering quality and consistency with a smile, Marcel’s adventure awaits you.
Company Overview
MERCI MARCEL is a growing family of relaxed French social destinations across Singapore. With eight outlets and more on the horizon, we are a community where food, design, and culture meet. We believe in serving the best with genuine warmth. Our culture is built on meritocracy, innovation, sincerity, and responsibility—a place where passionate individuals can grow, contribute, and be part of a fun, supportive crew.
Key Responsibilities
As a Sous Chef, you will be a key pillar in our kitchen operations, working shoulder-to-shoulder with the team to deliver excellence. Your core duties will include:
- Assisting the Head Chef in managing all daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
- Supervising, supporting, and training the kitchen team to maintain the highest standards of consistency, quality, and timely dish delivery.
- Overseeing all stages of food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure every plate meets our creative and quality benchmarks.
- Enforcing strict hygiene, food safety, and health regulations throughout all kitchen processes.
- Communicating clearly, proactively, and respectfully with both the kitchen brigade and management.
- Contributing to a collaborative environment that prioritizes teamwork and guest satisfaction.
Qualifications
We value attitude and passion as much as experience. The ideal candidate is:
- Energetic, passionate, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- A true team player excited to work within a fun and supportive crew.
- Guest-obsessed, putting the customer experience at the heart of every decision.
- Eager to learn, grow, and collaborate—leaving ego at the door.
- Flexible and available to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
- Previous kitchen leadership experience is beneficial, but your willingness to contribute and your positive attitude are what matter most to us.
Benefits and Perks
At MERCI MARCEL, we invest in our team’s well-being and growth. We offer:
- $3,400 – $4,000 for a 5-day, 44-hour work week with no split shifts.
- Monthly incentive bonus with KPI earnings up to $700.
- A $7 daily meal allowance, medical and dental incentives, and a $250 annual wellness benefit.
- Salary increment upon confirmation, long service incentives, and a referral bonus up to $400.
- Staff discounts (dining and retail), welcome and birthday vouchers.
- Clear progression in a growing company that values merit and passion.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the perfect next step for your culinary career, let’s talk.
Bring your passion, and we’ll bring the rest. Apply now to join the Merci Marcel community and be part of our exciting journey. We look forward to hearing from you