Executive Sous Chef

Global Expat Recruiting; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment agency is seeking a Culinary Department Manager for a boutique resort in the Philippines. This role involves overseeing operations and mentoring a passionate team to provide exceptional guest experiences. Candidates must have substantial resort experience, strong skills in Asian cuisines, and the ability to maintain high culinary standards. Candidates should apply with a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience and achievements.

Qualifications

• Luxury foundation in internationally branded properties.
• Good in food cost and stock control.
• Computer literate.
• Pre-opening experience is a plus.
• Excellent English skills (spoken and written).
• Strong leadership and management abilities.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards.
• Food cost and stock control experience.
• Flexible working hours and presentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Culinary Department during pre-opening and daily operations.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team to deliver high standards of food quality and service.
• Maintain HACCP compliance and ensure proper kitchen operations and sanitation.
• Maintain HACCP compliance and ensure proper kitchen operations and sanitation.
• Manage food cost and stock control.

Skills

5* and leisure resort experience

Strong in Asian cuisines

Experience with HACCP standards

Good communication skills

Flexible working hours

Strong leadership and tactical skills

Good analytical and problem solving skills

Flexibility

Education

Culinary school background

Job description

Overview

Our client is a 5* boutique resort with less than 100 units and multiple F&B outlets on an idyllic beach on a tropical island in the Philippines. The resort is still in pre-opening phase, opening is scheduled for Q3 2026. This role reports directly to the Executive Chef and will be heavily involved with pre-opening activities, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Culinary Department, and leading and mentoring a team of passionate staff to deliver a truly memorable guest experience. This position is available for Filipino Nationals only.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Culinary Department during pre-opening and daily operations.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team to deliver high standards of food quality and service.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Maintain HACCP compliance and ensure proper kitchen operations and sanitation.
• Manage food cost and stock control.

Profile / Qualifications

• 5* and leisure resort experience
• Culinary school background
• Experience in the same or similar position
• Luxury foundation in internationally branded properties
• Pre-opening experience is a plus
• Strong in Asian cuisines with good knowledge of Western cuisines
• Having a “whatever it takes” attitude
• Knowledge of all kitchen operations and procedures
• Excellent English both spoken and written
• Good in food cost and stock control
• Experience with HACCP standards
• Computer literate
• Good communication skills
• Flexible working hours
• Strong leadership, tactical skills and result oriented
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• A high standard of presentation and grooming at all times
• Energetic, hands-on, motivated, and results-driven
• Highly developed organizational and time management skills
• Good customer relations skills
• Good financial and administration skills

Apply

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