Executive Chef (Expat)

Global Expat Recruiting; Philippines; On-site; PHP 989,946 - 1,649,911; Full time

Job summary

An international recruitment agency is looking for a Head Chef for a large integrated 5* resort in the Philippines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high-end hospitality, strong leadership skills, and the ability to adapt to the local culture. Responsibilities include managing the kitchen team, maintaining food safety standards, and creating innovative culinary offerings. Ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in high-end 5* hotels or integrated resorts.
• Energetic, results-oriented with a good track record.
• Ability to adapt well to the local culture.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen brigade with a focus on training.
• Manage and implement new recipes to stimulate business.
• Establish effective relationships with local staff.

Skills

Leadership and organizational skills

People skills

Food cost and stock control

Time management skills

Customer relations skills

Communication skills

Tools

ISO standards

HACCP standards

Food hygiene and safety knowledge

Job description

Our client is a large integrated 5* Resort in the Philippines. The ambitious, creative, enthusiastic, professional candidate should have ample experience in high-end 5* hotels or integrated resorts. Strong leadership and organizational skills with great eye for detail. Should have strong people skills, able to adapt well to the local culture. Energetic, results oriented, hard working with a good working track record. Good command of the English language; both written and spoken. Please note that this position is available for Expats only.

Profile

• Asia experience
• Experience in similar position
• Strong luxury foundation within international brands
• Supervision of kitchen brigade with a strong focus on training and management qualities
• Able to handle the pressure of a large scale operation and maintain friendly and professional relationship with all staff and management
• Strong in food cost and stock control
• Well experienced with ISO, HACCP Standard, Food Hygiene and Food Safety
• Computer literate
• Strict but fair leadership
• Good teacher with good attitude, no screamer, but a father figure
• Good communication skills
• Stable and loyal
• Flexible hours
• Hands‑on, very visible on‑the‑floor
• Highly developed organizational and time management skills
• Excellent customer relations skills
• Good financial and administration skills
• Innovative and very creative: manage, develop, implement new recipes and create ideas to stimulate the business
• Speaking with and responding to guests regarding culinary offerings etc
• Must be sensitive to the local culture, calm and composed in handling local staff
• Well presented, and outstanding personality
• High degree of professionalism
• Able to prioritize and make effective timely decisions
• Able to build strategic effective relationships
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong presentation and written communication skills
• High standard of presentation and grooming at all times

Apply

Your application should include a detailed CV briefly outlining your past work experience and achievements. You can be assured of our absolute confidentiality at all times, your personal details will not be sent out to a client unless we have first discussed the opportunity with you and have obtained your permission to do so. We are paid a fee by our clients, for applicants our service is completely free of charge. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, we are not able to provide personalized feedback to each applicant. While every applicant will receive a reply, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process.

We look forward to receiving your application. Global Expat Team.