Executive Chef

Jiang Nan Hotpot; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Jiang Nan Hotpot in Manila is seeking a seasoned Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen, oversee hiring, training and scheduling, and ensure consistent quality.

You will develop menus, manage food costing, uphold HACCP and hygiene standards, and drive high-volume operations with a creative yet respectful approach to Filipino and international flavors.

Strong leadership, communication, and supplier management are essential for delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional culinary experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Filipino cuisine.
• Proven expertise in menu development, food costing and kitchen management.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and HACCP principles.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in managing kitchen operations, including inventory management and supplier relationships.
• Experience in high-volume restaurant operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative mindset with ability to innovate while respecting traditional techniques.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the kitchen team, including hiring, training, scheduling and performance management of chefs and kitchen staff
• Developing and refining menu items
• Ensuring consistent food quality, presentation and portion control across all dishes
• Maintaining strict adherence to food safety regulations, hygiene standards and kitchen sanitation protocols
• Managing food inventory, procurement and cost control while maintaining high-quality ingredients
• Creating and implementing kitchen operational procedures, recipes and cooking techniques
• Collaborating with management to plan seasonal menus, events and promotions
• Monitoring kitchen performance and implementing improvements
• Ensuring efficient workflow and organisation within the kitchen
• Conducting regular staff training on food preparation, safety and customer service excellence
• Advantage if familiar with Filipino cuisine and other international cuisines.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Food costing

HACCP

Food safety

Inventory management

Supplier relations

High-volume ops

Creative mindset

Staff development

Job description

What you'll be doing

1. Leading and managing the kitchen team, including hiring, training, scheduling and performance management of chefs and kitchen staff

2. Developing and refining menu items

3. Ensuring consistent food quality, presentation and portion control across all dishes served to customers

4. Maintaining strict adherence to food safety regulations, hygiene standards and kitchen sanitation protocols

5. Managing food inventory, procurement and cost control whilst maintaining high-quality ingredient standards

6. Creating and implementing kitchen operational procedures, recipes and cooking techniques

7. Collaborating with management to plan seasonal menus, special events and promotional dishes

8. Monitoring kitchen performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions

9. Ensuring efficient workflow and organisation within the kitchen to meet service demands

10. Conducting regular staff training sessions on food preparation, safety and customer service excellence

11. Advantage if familiar with Filipino cuisine and other international cuisines.

What we're looking for

1. Minimum 10 years of professional culinary experience

2. Extensive knowledge of Filipino cuisine

3. Proven expertise in menu development, food costing and kitchen management

4. Strong understanding of food safety regulations, HACCP principles and kitchen hygiene standards

5. Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff

6. Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

7. Proficiency in managing kitchen operations, including inventory management and supplier relationships

8. Experience in high-volume restaurant operations in a fast-paced environment

9. Creative mindset with the ability to innovate whilst respecting traditional culinary techniques