Chef

re.al brew cafe and restaurant; Iloilo City; On-site; PHP 100,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Iloilo City is seeking an experienced chef to oversee meal preparation and kitchen operations. The role includes menu planning, team leadership, and ensuring high food safety standards. Ideal candidates possess a culinary degree and strong cooking techniques. Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment is essential. This position may require assignments outside Iloilo.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef or in a similar role.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and cuisines.

Responsibilities

• Create and update menus with innovative dishes.
• Prepare meals and oversee the kitchen team’s preparation.
• Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff.
• Order and maintain inventory of food supplies.
• Adhere to and enforce health, safety, and sanitation standards.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Leadership

Teamwork

Time management

Food safety standards

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent training

Job description

A chef is responsible for overseeing the preparation, presentation, and execution of meals in a kitchen, ensuring high-quality dishes are served to customers. They lead kitchen operations, manage staff, and maintain food safety standards while creating innovative menus that reflect the restaurant’s style and vision.

Key Responsibilities

Menu Planning & Development

• Create and update menus with innovative dishes.
• Ensure dishes meet quality and cost standards.
• Consider customer preferences and seasonal availability of ingredients.

Food Preparation & Presentation

• Prepare meals and oversee the kitchen team’s preparation.
• Ensure dishes are consistently plated and presented to high standards.
• Monitor food portions and reduce waste.

Team Leadership

• Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff.
• Schedule shifts and delegate tasks.
• Maintain a collaborative and efficient kitchen environment.

Kitchen Operations Management

• Order and maintain inventory of food supplies.
• Manage kitchen budgets and control costs.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is used and maintained properly.

Food Safety & Hygiene

• Adhere to and enforce health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of ingredients.
• Stay updated on food safety regulations.
• *note : preferably willing to be assigned outside Iloilo

Proven experience as a chef or in a similar role.

Culinary degree or equivalent training preferred.

Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and cuisines.

Leadership, teamwork, and time management skills.

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.