Chef de Partie (Butchery)

Vikings Group of Companies; Santa Rosa; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Vikings Group of Companies is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie (Butchery) to join our culinary team in Nuvali, Laguna on a full-time basis.

You will prepare, portion, and butcher meat, maintain hygiene, manage inventory, train staff, and collaborate with the Head Chef on menus and events. The role demands leadership, deep butchery knowledge, and strong cost control.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in butchery or meat prep in high-volume setting.
• Advanced butchery techniques including breakdown and cuts.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, HACCP.
• Leadership to train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Excellent organisation and time-management in fast-paced env.
• Proficiency in inventory management and cost control.
• Strong communication and teamwork with kitchen brigade.
• Physical fitness for demanding butchery work.
• Culinary qualifications or certifications in butchery.
• Knowledge of meat types, quality assessment, sourcing advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and butcher all meat products
• Maintain hygiene and food safety in the butchery
• Oversee inventory management including ordering, receiving, and proper storage of meat products
• Train and supervise junior kitchen staff working within the butchery section
• Ensure consistency in portion sizes, presentation, and quality of all meat preparations
• Collaborate with the Head Chef and other section chefs to plan menus and special offerings
• Maintain all butchery tools and equipment in pristine condition and ensure proper maintenance schedules
• Monitor food costs and minimise waste whilst maintaining quality standards
• Prepare speciality cuts and techniques as required for specific dishes and culinary events

Skills

Butchery experience

Butchery techniques

Food safety HACCP

Leadership

Time management

Inventory management

Cost control

Communication

Physical fitness

Culinary qualifications

Education

Culinary qualification in butchery

Job description

About the role

Vikings Group of Companies is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie (Butchery) to join our culinary team on a full-time basis in Nuvali, Laguna.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and butcher all meat products




• Maintain exceptional hygiene and food safety standards in the butchery section, complying with all health and sanitation regulations




• Oversee inventory management, including ordering, receiving, and proper storage of meat products




• Train and supervise junior kitchen staff working within the butchery section




• Ensure consistency in portion sizes, presentation, and quality of all meat preparations




• Collaborate with the Head Chef and other section chefs to plan menus and special offerings




• Maintain all butchery tools and equipment in pristine condition and ensure proper maintenance schedules




• Monitor food costs and minimise waste whilst maintaining quality standards




• Prepare speciality cuts and techniques as required for specific dishes and culinary events

What we're looking for

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a butchery or meat preparation role within a high-volume kitchen or restaurant




• Advanced knowledge of butchery techniques, including breaking down animals, portioning, and specialist cuts




• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations, and HACCP principles




• Leadership and supervisory experience, with the ability to train and motivate kitchen staff




• Excellent organisational and time-management skills to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment




• Proficiency in inventory management and cost control




• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with the kitchen brigade




• Physical fitness and stamina to perform the demanding nature of butchery work




• Relevant culinary qualifications or certifications in butchery




• Knowledge of various meat types, quality assessment, and sourcing practices (advantageous)