Job Description

(INITIA GROUP SG)

- Song Gye Ok Singapore | Korean Grilled Chicken Specialty Restaurant (SGO), MODU Samgyetang are looking for a

CULINARY MANAGEMENT TRAINEE - Malaysia!

JOB TITLE : Management Trainee - Culinary

Job Level: Junior / Entry-Level

Salary: RM 4,500

Department: F&B Department

Location: The Exchange TRX, KLGCC, KLCC, Mont Kiara

Work Schedule: 5 - 6 days a week (Shifting Schedule; varies by outlet)

Job Overview:

INITIA Group is looking for a passionate and dedicated

Management Trainee (Culinary)

to join our growing F&B team. This 12-month intensive hands-on program is designed to equip aspiring culinary professionals with the knowledge, skills, and real-world experience to grow into future kitchen leaders.

You will be rotated across our signature outlets to master back-of-house operations, traditional and modern cooking methods, and kitchen leadership responsibilities

. Trainees will be mentored by experienced culinary leaders while taking on increasing responsibility throughout each phase of the program.

Core Responsibilities:

Participate in comprehensive kitchen training across multiple stations and concepts Support daily kitchen operations including food preparation, hygiene checks, and quality control Assist in cooking and plating Korean dishes, especially Samgyetang and grilled specialties Learn inventory handling, ordering, and stock receiving procedures Coordinate with front-of-house team for smooth service execution Understand and maintain HACCP and food safety standards Track kitchen costs, monitor portioning, and reduce food waste Contribute ideas for menu planning and kitchen efficiency Take part in staff coordination and training of junior kitchen crew Support Head Chef in shift supervision, vendor management, and kitchen audits

Job Specifications:

Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or related field preferred No experience required; fresh graduates are welcome to apply! Passionate about F&B and Korean cuisine Willingness to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn Willing to work on shifting schedule and across different outlets Strong & effective verbal and written communication skills. Customer-oriented, confident, and a leader type.

Key Deliverables:

Completion of all kitchen training units and station rotations Pass menu and dishes knowledge assessments with accuracy Resolve guest concerns with appropriate follow-up and service recovery and achieve positive guest service rating in feedback reviews Complete opening/closing checklists with minimal supervision Assist with monthly stock counts and weekly par ordering procedures Draft and submit a weekly roster by Month 11, with minimal revisions needed Successfully complete all modules in the 12-month training program Followed by 1 year of leadership shadowing at one of the signature restaurants Potential career progression to CDP or Jr. Sous Chef, based on performance

Benefits:

Structured career development and advancement opportunities.

One-year rotational program that will give you exposure to various roles within the BOH F&B Operations.

Intensive all-operations training to hone you into becoming one of our future managers. Competitive base salary, incentives and reward schemes. Grooming Allowances and Staff Discounts across INITIA brands.

INITIA GROUP

is the biggest brand concept leader in Singapore & Malaysia. We have been in the beauty and F&B industry for years and are now in Art, Retail, and Photo Studios. We are a fast-paced growing company, bringing all unique and on-trend concepts. We have a lot of expansions going on and we need additional talents in our growing family.

Among our many F&B brands are:

MODU Samgyetang -

Singapore's first premium Samgyetang specialty restaurant, inspired by the Korean word "??," meaning "everyone." MODU offers a wholesome, traditional Korean dining experience focused on nutritious herbal flavors.

Song Gye Ok Singapore -

A popular chicken grill restaurant originally from Seongsu, Seoul. Famous for its signature grilled 6-part chicken cuts and herbal Samgyetang, it brings the charm of Korean dining culture to Singapore.

If you're excited about our company's vision for this position and want to start the path of becoming one of our future leaders, we'd like to hear from you.

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You may visit our website to learn more about us:

APPLY NOW!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM4,000.00 - RM4,500.00 per month

Benefits:

Opportunities for promotion Professional development
Education:

Bachelor's (Required)
Work Location: In person