Corporate Chef

Manila Kitchens; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Manila Kitchens is looking for a Corporate Chef to serve as the in-house culinary expert, bridging professional cooking and commercial kitchen solutions. This role partners with sales, design, engineering, and marketing to help customers develop efficient kitchen operations, select equipment, and maximize performance.

You will lead culinary demonstrations, provide equipment training, and test products, while representing Manila Kitchens and partner brands.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional culinary experience, preferably in hotels, restaurants, restaurant groups, or foodservice operations.
• Strong understanding of commercial kitchen operations, equipment, food preparation workflows, and kitchen efficiency.
• Experience in kitchen management, menu development, and culinary training.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with confidence in conducting live demonstrations and interacting with clients.
• Commercially minded, resourceful, and comfortable working with cross-functional teams.
• Experience as an Executive Chef, Corporate Chef, Culinary Trainer, or similar position is an advantage.
• Experience with commercial kitchen equipment brands, culinary demonstrations, or foodservice consultancy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise restaurant and hospitality clients on kitchen workflows, equipment requirements, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to develop practical, chef-driven kitchen solutions.
• Support clients in menu development, kitchen setup, and operational readiness.
• Lead live cooking demonstrations and equipment presentations for customers, dealers, and industry partners.
• Conduct hands‑on equipment training for customers and their kitchen teams.
• Develop recipes and cooking applications that demonstrate equipment capabilities and performance.
• Work with the sales team during client consultations, presentations, and technical discussions.
• Help customers understand the operational and commercial value of our kitchen solutions.
• Represent Manila Kitchens at trade shows, culinary events, product launches, and customer engagements.
• Participate in testing and evaluating commercial kitchen equipment.
• Provide culinary feedback to improve the functionality, performance, and usability of our products.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and product teams on the development of new kitchen equipment and solutions.
• Support the marketing team in producing culinary demonstrations, educational content, and product showcases.
• Represent the company as a culinary authority in customer-facing activities.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Menu development

Kitchen management

Job description

Hiring: Corporate Chef

Kapitolyo, Pasig | Full-Time, On-Site

About Manila Kitchens

Manila Kitchens is a commercial kitchen solutions company specializing in kitchen design, engineering, equipment supply, fabrication, installation, and after-sales service.

By chefs, for chefs, our mission is to raise the standard of professional kitchens in the Philippines by combining culinary expertise with engineering, equipment innovation, and practical kitchen solutions.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Corporate Chef to strengthen our culinary capabilities and support our customers, sales teams, and product development initiatives.

About the Role

The Corporate Chef will serve as Manila Kitchens in-house culinary expert, bridging the gap between professional cooking and commercial kitchen solutions.

This is not a traditional restaurant kitchen role. You will work closely with our sales, design, engineering, and marketing teams to help customers develop efficient kitchen operations, select the right equipment, and maximize the performance of their kitchens.

You will also lead culinary demonstrations, equipment training, and product testing while representing Manila Kitchens and our partner brands.

Culinary Consultancy & Kitchen Planning

• Advise restaurant and hospitality clients on kitchen workflows, equipment requirements, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to develop practical, chef-driven kitchen solutions.
• Support clients in menu development, kitchen setup, and operational readiness.

Product Demonstrations & Training

• Lead live cooking demonstrations and equipment presentations for customers, dealers, and industry partners.
• Conduct hands‑on equipment training for customers and their kitchen teams.
• Develop recipes and cooking applications that demonstrate equipment capabilities and performance.

Sales & Business Development Support

• Work with the sales team during client consultations, presentations, and technical discussions.
• Help customers understand the operational and commercial value of our kitchen solutions.
• Represent Manila Kitchens at trade shows, culinary events, product launches, and customer engagements.

Product Development & Innovation

• Participate in testing and evaluating commercial kitchen equipment.
• Provide culinary feedback to improve the functionality, performance, and usability of our products.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and product teams on the development of new kitchen equipment and solutions.

Brand & Content Development

• Support the marketing team in producing culinary demonstrations, educational content, and product showcases.
• Represent the company as a culinary authority in customer-facing activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional culinary experience, preferably in hotels, restaurants, restaurant groups, or foodservice operations.
• Strong understanding of commercial kitchen operations, equipment, food preparation workflows, and kitchen efficiency.
• Experience in kitchen management, menu development, and culinary training.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with confidence in conducting live demonstrations and interacting with clients.
• Commercially minded, resourceful, and comfortable working with cross-functional teams.
• Experience as an Executive Chef, Corporate Chef, Culinary Trainer, or similar position is an advantage.
• Experience with commercial kitchen equipment brands, culinary demonstrations, or foodservice consultancy is a plus.

What We’re Looking For

We want someone who understands that a great commercial kitchen is not just about cooking good food. It’s about designing systems that allow chefs and kitchen teams to operate efficiently, consistently, and profitably.

You should be equally comfortable working behind a stove, consulting with business owners, demonstrating equipment, and collaborating with engineers and designers.

Above all, we are looking for a chef who enjoys sharing knowledge, solving problems, and contributing to the development of better professional kitchens.

Join Our Team

This is an opportunity to apply your culinary experience beyond traditional restaurant operations and help shape the future of commercial kitchens in the Philippines.

Location: Kapitolyo, Pasig City

Employment: Full-Time, On-Site