Executive Chef — Creative Menus & Team Leadership

Vikings Group of Companies; San Juan; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vikings Group of Companies in Metro Manila is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee all kitchen operations, drive quality and innovation, and lead a talented team to uphold our standards. You will design menus, manage food costs, ensure compliance with health regulations, and collaborate with management on pricing and promotions to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The role requires 8–10 years of culinary experience, including 3–5 years in executive leadership, and a proven track record in

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of professional culinary experience with leadership in executive roles.
• Proven ability to design innovative menus reflecting trends while upholding quality.
• Strong food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Excellent budgeting, cost control and inventory management skills.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor all kitchen staff, fostering excellence and professional development.
• Design and develop innovative menu offerings reflecting current culinary trends.
• Oversee all food preparation, cooking and plating to ensure consistency and quality.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Control costs, manage inventory, and optimize purchasing for profitability.
• Plan kitchen operations, scheduling, equipment maintenance and workflow.
• Collaborate with management on pricing strategies and promotional culinary initiatives.
• Train, evaluate and set performance metrics for staff.
• Ensure health and safety compliance across kitchen operations.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers to secure premium ingredients.
• Monitor evolving customer preferences to keep menus fresh and competitive.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Budgeting

Inventory control

Team management

Vendor relations

Quality control

Education

Culinary degree or professional training

Job description

Vikings Group of Companies in Metro Manila is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee all kitchen operations, drive quality and innovation, and lead a talented team to uphold our standards. You will design menus, manage food costs, ensure compliance with health regulations, and collaborate with management on pricing and promotions to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The role requires 8–10 years of culinary experience, including 3–5 years in executive leadership, and a proven track record in