Executive Chef

Calinks Inc.; Laguna; On-site; PHP 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary enterprise in the Philippines is looking for a skilled Kitchen Manager to oversee kitchen operations, including menu development and staff management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for strategic planning, budgeting, food costs, and ensuring high-quality food standards. This role requires excellent leadership and organizational skills, as well as a passion for culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for menu creation, testing, and pricing.
• Manage budgeting, food costs, and vendor negotiations.
• Hire, train, and mentor kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with health codes and quality standards.

Job description

Responsible for overall operations, strategic planning, and menu development, rather than daily cooking. They manage kitchen staff, handle budgeting, food costs, and inventory, and ensure high-quality food standards. Often acting as a corporate manager, they may oversee multiple outlets in hotels or large restaurant groups.

Key Responsibilities and Roles:

• Menu & Culinary Development:Creating, testing, and pricing dishes.
• Administrative Management:Budgeting, managing food costs, purchasing supplies, and negotiating with vendors.
• Leadership & Staffing:Hiring, training, scheduling, and mentoring kitchen personnel (including sous chefs).
• Quality & Safety Control:Ensuring compliance with health codes and maintaining food quality standards.