Executive Chef

Amity Management Consultancy Services; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering service company in Metro Manila is seeking an experienced Catering Executive Chef. The role includes managing kitchen staff, ensuring the highest food safety and hygiene standards, and overseeing inventory. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in a similar position, excellent organizational and leadership skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. This position requires physical stamina and commitment to exceptional service, including flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Catering Executive Chef or similar role.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift heavy items.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional service.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage a team effectively.
• Detail oriented with strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift heavy items.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff and delegate tasks effectively.
• Ensure food preparation meets safety and hygiene standards.
• Oversee inventory and purchase supplies as needed.
• Oversee inventory and purchase supplies as needed.
• Work closely with the General Manager on food costs and budget.
• Manage logistics requirements. Oversee the delivery and breakdown of catering equipment and supplies.
• Manage time efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of all food items.
• Adapt to last-minute changes and requests.
• Conduct oculars and compile database on venues.

Skills

Team management

Food safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Budgeting

Time management

Team management

Adaptability

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staffs and delegate tasks and stations effectively
• Ensure all food is prepared and maintained to the highest level of safety, quality and hygiene standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment
• Oversee inventory and purchase supplies as needed
• Work closely with the General Manager on food costs and budget
• Manage logistics requirements. Oversee the delivery and breakdown of catering equipment and supplies.
• Manage time efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of all food items.
• Adapt to last-minute changes and requests.
• Conduct oculars and compile database on venues.

Job Requirements

• Proven Experience as a Catering Executive Chef or similar role
• Strong Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage a team effectively.
• Detail oriented and has strong problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift heavy items.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional service.