Executive Chef

W Bridges Manpower Corporation; Sultan Kudarat; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

W Bridges Manpower Corporation seeks a seasoned Executive Chef to oversee all culinary operations for a hotel, ensuring consistency in food quality and presentation across outlets and banquets.

You will develop menus, manage production schedules, and drive cost control while mentoring a large kitchen team and upholding HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• Must have strong culinary leadership experience in a hotel or large-scale operation.
• Proven ability to lead high-volume banquet production.
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP and kitchen sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations within the hotel across outlets and banquets.
• Develop menus for each restaurant and seasonal promotions.
• Maintain culinary standards and presentation.
• Control food cost and manage inventory with procurement collaboration.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff; conduct performance evaluations.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Menu development

Leadership

Staff management

Training skills

Food safety knowledge

Creativity

Operations planning

Job description

About the role

Culinary Leadership

• Lead all culinary operations within the hotel
• Ensure consistent food quality across all outlets
• Maintain culinary standards and presentation

Menu Development

• Develop and refine menus for each restaurant
• Create seasonal and promotional dishes
• Ensure menus align with brand positioning

Kitchen Operations

• Manage daily kitchen workflow and production schedules
• Ensure efficient coordination between outlets and banquet operations
• Supervise food preparation and cooking processes

Cost & Inventory Control

• Monitor food cost and kitchen inventory levels
• Develop portion control standards
• Work with procurement to source quality ingredients

Training & Staff Development

• Train chefs and cooks in culinary techniques and standards
• Conduct kitchen performance evaluations
• Promote kitchen discipline and teamwork

Food Safety

• Ensure strict compliance with HACCP and food safety standards
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and hygiene procedures

Skills Required

• Culinary Expertise
• Strong knowledge of Filipino, Chinese, and international cuisine
• Experience in high-volume banquet production
• Leadership
• Ability to manage large kitchen teams
• Strong mentoring and training skills

Operational Efficiency

• Kitchen workflow planning and production management
• Inventory and food cost control

Creativity

• Menu innovation and culinary creativity