Café Kitchen Lead: Menu Innovation & Team Leadership

HSH; Makati; On-site; PHP 391,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunburst Café in Manila hosts a high-energy kitchen environment focused on culinary excellence for employee dining experiences. You will lead kitchen operations, develop innovative monthly menus, and ensure top-tier food quality in line with safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on supervision, and cost-conscious management of kitchen resources to optimize performance and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in a professional kitchen (roles like Jr. Sous Chef, Chef De Partie).
• Proficiency in various cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities to manage kitchen operations and staff.
• In-depth understanding of food cost and stocks management and budgeting.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Sunburst Café Kitchen, planning and creating innovative dishes for the monthly menu.
• Coordinate with Sunburst Service and People and Culture to exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure the highest level of food quality in Sunburst Café per Food Safety Standards.
• Manage kitchen manpower, schedules, and staff training to maintain proper activity and conditions.
• Oversee food cost, utilities, equipment, and wastage to optimize costs.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food cost control

Food safety

Menu planning

Job description

Sunburst Café in Manila hosts a high-energy kitchen environment focused on culinary excellence for employee dining experiences. You will lead kitchen operations, develop innovative monthly menus, and ensure top-tier food quality in line with safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on supervision, and cost-conscious management of kitchen resources to optimize performance and guest satisfaction.