Chef de Cuisine

Westside Resort; Parañaque; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Westside Resort in Parañaque is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to oversee all culinary operations across the property, collaborating with guests and planners to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The role requires at least five years in a similar high-volume kitchen, strong cost control and menu execution skills, and leadership to train staff while maintaining strict food safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School graduate required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role or restaurant environment.
• Experience in an Integrated Resort (IR) is an advantage.
• Strong product knowledge, menu execution, production planning and cost management exposure.

Responsibilities

• Achieve budgeted targets for food sales, beverage sales, labor costs, and profitability.
• Oversee daily food and beverage operations to ensure efficient service execution.
• Develop and maintain departmental control procedures to ensure operational efficiency.
• Ensure staffing needs with weekly schedules and shift assignments.
• Handle food-related inquiries promptly with same-day follow-up.
• Build rapport with guests and organizers to drive satisfaction and repeat business.
• Coordinate with planners with menu proposals and function statements.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members for operational success.
• Ensure staff training and development.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and safety regulations.

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Inventory management

Recipe management

Purchasing

Production planning tools

Job description

About the role

The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for managing and executing all culinary operations of the restaurant across the property, and collaborates with guests and stakeholders on program planning and menu selection to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

Key responsibilities

• Achieve budgeted targets for food sales, beverage sales, labor costs, and overall profitability.

• Oversee daily food and beverage operations to ensure efficient service execution.

• Develop and maintain departmental control procedures to ensure operational efficiency.

• Ensure completion of requisitions, weekly schedules, and shift assignments while maintaining proper staffing levels.

• Ensure all food-related inquiries are handled promptly with same-day follow-up.

• Establish strong rapport with guests and group organizers to ensure satisfaction and encourage repeat business.

• Coordinate with planners and clients to meet specific group requirements, including menu proposals and function statements.

• Provide leadership and guidance to team members to ensure operational success.

• Ensure all staff receive appropriate training and professional development.

• Ensure full compliance with all food safety procedures, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations.

About you

• At least High School graduate

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role or have worked in a restaurant environment

• Experience in an Integrated Resort (IR) is an advantage

• Strong product knowledge, menu execution capability, production planning, and cost management exposure across diverse cuisines

• Experience working in high-volume service environments and coordinating with FOH operations for service delivery

• Proficiency in culinary systems including inventory, recipe management, purchasing, and production planning tools

• Flexibility in scheduling within a multi-venue hospitality environment

About us

Westside Resort is a gaming and hospitality establishment committed to delivering world-class service and maintaining strict compliance with all gaming regulations and company policies.