Executive Chef (Pre-Opening in Tacloban)

Cevio Hotel Corporation; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Cevio Hotel Corporation seeks an Executive Chef to lead pre-opening culinary operations for a new hotel in Tacloban. You will design menus, set up the kitchen from scratch, and build the kitchen team while upholding strict quality and safety standards.

You will manage design and standardization across all outlets, source local suppliers, control food costs, oversee inventory, and recruit and train the stewarding and kitchen staff to ensure seamless opening and high guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as Executive Chef; hotel or fine dining experience preferred.
• Proven expertise in menu creation, costing, and multi-outlet kitchen ops.
• Must start ASAP and relocate to Tacloban; travel to Makati for test may be required.

Responsibilities

• Set up kitchen workflows, layout, equipment, and back-of-house SOPs.
• Design and standardize menus for all-day dining, banquets, and room service.
• Source local suppliers; manage kitchen budgets, food costs, and inventory.
• Recruit, train, and manage the kitchen and stewarding teams.

Skills

Menu costing

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Food safety

Menu design

Job description

About the role

You will lead the pre-opening culinary operations of a new hotel in Tacloban. You will set up the kitchen from scratch, design menus, build the kitchen team, and maintain quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Set up kitchen workflows, layout, equipment, and back-of-house SOPs
• Design and standardize menus for all-day dining, banquets, and room service
• Source local suppliers and manage kitchen budgets, food costs, and inventory
• Recruit, train, and manage the kitchen and stewarding teams

About you

• 3+ years as Executive Chef (hotel or fine dining experience is preferred)
• Proven expertise in menu creation, costing, and multi-outlet kitchen operations
• Must be able to start ASAP and relocate to Tacloban
• Must be willing to travel to Makati City for the practical trade test