Culinary Operations Manager

Building Better Lives Manpower Services Int'l Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is looking for a kitchen operations manager in Makati, Philippines. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure high standards of food quality, and manage menu development. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree. Responsibilities include staff management, quality control, and cost management to optimize operations and maintain customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in kitchen management or related roles.
• Proven track record of managing food quality and operational procedures.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations for efficiency and high food quality.
• Develop and refine recipes for signature dishes.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage food inventory and optimize costs.
• Foster a collaborative environment and train kitchen staff.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure kitchen and staff adherence to standards.
• Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff, including chefs and line cooks.
• Foster a collaborative environment and monitor staff performance.
• Manage food inventory, ordering, and supplier relations.
• Monitor costs, reduce waste, and optimize operational budgets.
• Implement operational procedures and process improvements.
• Provide management with performance reports, KPIs, and insights.
• Collaborate with marketing or product teams to align menu offerings with brand concept.
• Ensure high customer satisfaction through product quality and service consistency.

Skills

Kitchen operations oversight

Recipe and menu development

Food safety and hygiene compliance

Staff training and mentorship

Inventory and cost management

Customer service focus

Quality audits

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Building Better Lives Manpower Services Int'l Inc.

On-site - Makati 1-3 Yrs Exp Bachelor Full-time

Job Description

BOUND FOR BAHRAIN

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure efficiency, organization, and high standards of food quality.
• Manage workflow, scheduling, and staff allocation.

Recipe & Menu Development

• Develop and refine recipes, particularly for signature dishes or specialty concepts.
• Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portioning across all outlets.

Quality Control & Standards

• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure kitchen and staff adherence to standards.
• Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff, including chefs and line cooks.
• Foster a collaborative environment and monitor staff performance.

Inventory & Cost Management

• Manage food inventory, ordering, and supplier relations.
• Monitor costs, reduce waste, and optimize operational budgets.
• Implement operational procedures and process improvements.
• Provide management with performance reports, KPIs, and insights.

Customer & Brand Focus

• Collaborate with marketing or product teams to align menu offerings with brand concept.
• Ensure high customer satisfaction through product quality and service consistency.