Chef de Partie Cold (NIU by Vikings, Nuvali)

Vikings Group of Companies; Santa Rosa; Hybrid; PHP 357,000 - 513,000; Full time

Job summary

NIU by Vikings in Nuvali, Laguna, is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie Cold to join our culinary team. You will lead the cold kitchen, craft garde manger and charcuterie dishes, and ensure HACCP-compliant service in a high-end environment.

We value strong plating, leadership, and the ability to train junior staff while maintaining consistency across all cold dishes. Weekend and holiday shifts may apply as part of a fine dining operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years as Chef de Partie or senior kitchen role in fine dining.
• Formal culinary training or equivalent professional kitchen experience.
• Expert cold food prep skills: garde manger, charcuterie, sauces.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP.
• Proficient plating, presentation, and garnishing at high standards.
• Leadership to train and motivate junior staff.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time well.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present cold dishes to established recipes and plating standards.
• Maintain strict hygiene and cleanliness of cold stations.
• Manage inventory and place orders for cold kitchen items.
• Train and supervise junior kitchen staff in the cold section.
• Collaborate with kitchen leadership to ensure menu execution.
• Ensure consistent portion sizes, flavor profiles, and presentation.
• Assist in menu development with creative cold dishes.
• Monitor equipment and report maintenance issues.
• Work efficiently during service to meet timing and quality standards.
• Participate in staff training and ongoing culinary development.

Skills

Cold kitchen leadership

Garde manger

Charcuterie

Sauce work

Plating & presentation

Food safety HACCP

Time management

Staff training

Restaurant service

Education

Formal culinary training

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a talented and experienced Chef de Partie Cold to join the culinary team at NIU by Vikings, located in Nuvali, Laguna.

What you'll be doing

• Prepare and present cold dishes including appetizers, salads, cold sauces, and charcuterie according to established recipes and plating standards
• Maintain strict food safety and hygiene protocols, ensuring all cold stations are clean and organized at all times
• Manage inventory and stock levels for cold kitchen sections, reporting shortages and placing orders as needed
• Train, supervise, and mentor junior kitchen staff working in the cold section
• Collaborate with other Chef de Parties and kitchen leadership to ensure seamless service and menu execution
• Ensure consistency in portion sizes, flavor profiles, and presentation across all cold dishes
• Assist in menu development and propose creative cold dishes that align with restaurant standards
• Monitor and maintain equipment used in the cold section, reporting maintenance issues promptly
• Work efficiently during service to meet timing and quality standards, adapting to restaurant demands
• Participate in staff training sessions and continue professional development in culinary techniques

What we're looking for

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience working as a Chef de Partie or in a similar senior kitchen position within a fine dining or upscale hospitality environment
• Formal culinary training or equivalent practical experience in professional kitchens
• Expert knowledge of cold food preparation techniques, including garde manger, charcuterie, and sauce work
• Strong understanding of food safety standards and HACCP principles
• Proficiency in plating, presentation, and garnishing to high culinary standards
• Leadership and team management skills with the ability to train and motivate junior staff
• Excellent time management and ability to work efficiently under pressure during service
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining consistency and quality
• Flexibility to work shift patterns, including weekends and public holidays
• Knowledge of contemporary cuisine and current food trends is advantageous