Chinese Cuisine Chef de Partie — Lead & Elevate Dishes

Vikings Group of Companies; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Vikings Group of Companies is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie specializing in Chinese cuisine to join our bustling Mandaluyong kitchen. You will oversee a Chinese cuisine section, lead junior chefs, and ensure consistent quality and presentation across all dishes.

You will mentor staff, manage food costs, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on menus and seasonal specials while maintaining strict food safety and hygiene standards during peak service hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional culinary experience with Chinese cuisine.
• Experience as Chef de Partie or similar senior kitchen role in a busy, high-volume setting.
• In-depth knowledge of traditional and contemporary Chinese cooking techniques, ingredients and flavours.
• Strong leadership and ability to motivate and develop junior kitchen staff.
• Exceptional knife skills and food presentation expertise.
• Thorough understanding of food safety, sanitation standards and kitchen health regulations.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure during peak service periods.
• Strong communication and collaboration with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Culinary qualification or certified chef credentials preferred.
• Experience in a hospitality group or multi-concept restaurant advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Chinese cuisine section, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.
• Prepare and cook Chinese dishes following established recipes and standards while upholding food safety.
• Lead, mentor and supervise junior kitchen staff on techniques and procedures.
• Monitor food costs and portion control to minimize waste and maintain profitability.
• Ensure fresh ingredients and proper storage; conduct inventory checks and communicate stock needs.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on menus and seasonal specials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, compliant kitchen station and safety standards.
• Respond to service demands, managing workload during peak hours.
• Train kitchen staff on techniques, plating, and customer service.

Skills

Chinese cuisine

Leadership

Kitchen management

Knife skills

Food safety

Staff training

Plating

High-volume service

Communication

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Vikings Group of Companies is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie specializing in Chinese cuisine to join our bustling Mandaluyong kitchen. You will oversee a Chinese cuisine section, lead junior chefs, and ensure consistent quality and presentation across all dishes.

You will mentor staff, manage food costs, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on menus and seasonal specials while maintaining strict food safety and hygiene standards during peak service hours.