Culinary Operations Director - Japanese-Korean BBQ

Samgyuniku Japanese Korean BBQ Korean Restaurant; Parañaque; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meal benefits

Ongoing training and development

Flexible scheduling considerations

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Samgyuniku Japanese Korean BBQ Korean Restaurant in Paranaque City, Metro Manila, is seeking an experienced Culinary Operations Head to lead our culinary operations and drive excellence across all kitchen functions. This full-time role focuses on overseeing food preparation, quality control, and staff management to uphold authentic Japanese-Korean BBQ dining.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in culinary operations or kitchen management, with expertise in relevant cuisines, strong leadership,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in culinary operations or kitchen management.
• Proven expertise in Japanese, Korean, or Asian cuisine, with BBQ cooking techniques and authentic preparation methods.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop culinary staff.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards, including HACCP principles.
• Proficiency in inventory management, cost control, and food procurement.
• Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with all restaurant departments.
• Experience in menu development and food innovation.
• Culinary qualification or formal training in professional cookery is highly desirable.
• Passion for delivering exceptional quality and maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations, including food preparation, cooking techniques, and plating standards to ensure brand consistency.
• Manage and lead the kitchen team, including recruiting, training, scheduling, and evaluations.
• Develop, test, and implement new menu items while maintaining authenticity of Japanese-Korean BBQ.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards in compliance with regulations.
• Control food costs and manage inventory while minimising waste and maximising profitability.
• Collaborate with restaurant management to ensure seamless front-of-house and back-of-house coordination.
• Monitor kitchen equipment maintenance and arrange repairs or replacements as needed.
• Establish and enforce standard operating procedures for all kitchen functions.
• Conduct regular quality audits and implement continuous improvements to operational efficiency.
• Ensure optimal table turnover and service delivery during peak hours.

Skills

Culinary operations

Kitchen management

Leadership

Food safety (HACCP)

Inventory management

Menu development

Cost control

Communication

Education

Culinary qualification or formal training in professional cookery

Job description

Samgyuniku Japanese Korean BBQ Korean Restaurant in Paranaque City, Metro Manila, is seeking an experienced Culinary Operations Head to lead our culinary operations and drive excellence across all kitchen functions. This full-time role focuses on overseeing food preparation, quality control, and staff management to uphold authentic Japanese-Korean BBQ dining.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in culinary operations or kitchen management, with expertise in relevant cuisines, strong leadership,