Chinese Cuisine Chef: Wok Master, Dim Sum & Team Lead

Natural9 Corporation; Parañaque; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural9 Corporation in the Philippines seeks a skilled Chef specialized in Chinese cuisine to lead a busy kitchen, preparing Cantonese, Sichuan, and other dishes, managing mise en place, portions, and HACCP compliance.

Candidate should have 2–3 years in a Chinese restaurant, hotel, or high-volume kitchen, with wok experience, dim sum, noodles, and the ability to train staff; willingness to work shifts, weekends, and holidays. Strong leadership and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality Management, or related field.
• Formal training or experience in culinary arts, food preparation, or professional kitchen operations.
• At least 2–3 years of experience as a Chef or Cook, preferably in a Chinese restaurant, hotel, banquet, or high-volume kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of Chinese cuisine, including Cantonese, Sichuan, Hunan, or other Chinese cooking styles.
• Proficient in preparing Chinese dishes such as dim sum, noodles, fried rice, soups, stir-fried dishes, seafood, and meat dishes.
• Knowledge of traditional Chinese cooking techniques, including wok cooking, stir-frying, steaming, braising, roasting, and deep-frying.
• Experienced in handling and operating a commercial wok, Chinese range, fryer, steamer, and other kitchen equipment.
• Able to follow standardized recipes while maintaining consistent taste, presentation, and portion control.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and proper food-handling procedures.
• Able to manage food preparation, mise en place, inventory, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Can work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Good leadership and teamwork skills; able to train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Physically fit and willing to work on shifting schedules, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Mise en place

Chinese cuisine

Wok cooking

Dim sum

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts / Hotel & Restaurant Management

Tools

Wok

Chinese range

Fryer

Steamer

Job description

Natural9 Corporation in the Philippines seeks a skilled Chef specialized in Chinese cuisine to lead a busy kitchen, preparing Cantonese, Sichuan, and other dishes, managing mise en place, portions, and HACCP compliance.

Candidate should have 2–3 years in a Chinese restaurant, hotel, or high-volume kitchen, with wok experience, dim sum, noodles, and the ability to train staff; willingness to work shifts, weekends, and holidays. Strong leadership and teamwork are essential.