Chef de Partie for Japanese Cuisine

Vikings Group of Companies; Makati; On-site; PHP 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Vikings Group of Companies in Makati City, Metro Manila is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie for Japanese Cuisine to join our culinary team. This full-time role leads a station in the Japanese kitchen and ensures authenticity, quality, and consistency of dishes, working with the head chef to deliver exceptional meals.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of professional kitchen experience with substantial Japanese cuisine expertise, strong leadership, and solid knowledge of food safety

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of professional kitchen experience, with substantial experience in Japanese cuisine preparation.
• Proven experience as Chef de Partie or similar senior kitchen role.
• Strong knowledge of authentic Japanese cooking techniques, ingredients and traditional methods.
• Proficiency in sashimi, nigiri, maki, tempura, teriyaki and other Japanese cuisines.
• Excellent knife skills and precision in food preparation and plating.
• Understanding of food safety standards, HACCP and kitchen hygiene.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to motivate junior staff.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Physically capable of standing for long periods in a demanding kitchen.
• Relevant culinary qualifications or certifications preferred.
• Fluency in English or Filipino; basic Japanese advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage your assigned section of the Japanese kitchen.
• Prepare, cook and present Japanese dishes according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and sanitation at your station.
• Monitor quality and adjust to meet company standards.
• Manage inventory and stock for your station; portioning and waste minimization.
• Train, supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff.
• Collaborate with head chef to ensure smooth service.
• Assist with menu development of Japanese dishes.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and report maintenance issues.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Knife skills

Food safety

Japanese cuisine

English

Filipino

Education

Culinary qualifications/certifications

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Chef de Partie for Japanese Cuisine to join our culinary team at Vikings Group of Companies in Makati City, Metro Manila. This is a full-time position that offers you the opportunity to showcase your expertise in Japanese cooking whilst leading a section of our kitchen. As Chef de Partie, you will be instrumental in maintaining the authenticity, quality and consistency of our Japanese dishes, working collaboratively with our head chef and kitchen brigade to deliver exceptional culinary creations to our valued guests.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage your assigned section (station) of the Japanese kitchen, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to service standards

• Prepare, cook and present Japanese cuisine dishes in accordance with established recipes, plating standards and quality guidelines

• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene and sanitation protocols across your station and throughout food preparation

• Monitor food quality and consistency, making adjustments as necessary to meet company standards

• Manage inventory and food stock for your station, including portioning, storage and waste minimization

• Train, supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff and commis chefs working under your direction

• Collaborate with the head chef and other sections to ensure smooth kitchen operations during service

• Assist with menu development and refinement of Japanese dishes where appropriate

• Maintain kitchen equipment and report any maintenance issues promptly

• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and health and safety regulations

What we're looking for

• Minimum 3-5 years of professional kitchen experience, with substantial experience in Japanese cuisine preparation

• Proven experience working as a Chef de Partie or equivalent senior kitchen position in a similar establishment

• Strong knowledge of authentic Japanese cooking techniques, ingredients and traditional food preparation methods

• Proficiency in preparing Japanese dishes including sashimi, nigiri, maki, tempura, teriyaki and other signature Japanese cuisines

• Excellent knife skills and precision in food preparation and plating

• Sound understanding of food safety standards, HACCP principles and kitchen hygiene protocols

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure whilst maintaining quality standards during peak service periods

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and develop junior kitchen staff

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities

• Physical capability to perform standing duties for extended periods and handle physically demanding kitchen work

• Relevant culinary qualifications or certifications (preferred)

• Fluency in English or Filipino, with basic Japanese language skills being advantageous