Executive Sous Chef - Hands-on Hotel Kitchen Leader

Pontefino Hotel and Residences; Batangas City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Pontefino Hotel and Residences is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to support overall kitchen management and uphold high standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation in a fast-paced hotel environment.

The role involves supervising kitchen staff, planning menus, controlling costs, and ensuring smooth collaboration with service teams. On-site work in Batangas City with flexible weekends/holidays required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressive culinary experience with supervisory/management capacity.
• Experience in hotel, resort, restaurant, or high-volume F&B operation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, menu execution, and culinary standards.
• Knowledge of food cost control, inventory management, portion control, and kitchen budgeting.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to work on-site in Batangas City with flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in overall management and daily kitchen operations.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff across sections.
• Ensure consistent preparation, presentation, taste, and quality of all dishes.
• Monitor food production; ensure recipes and portions meet standards.
• Assist in planning menus, buffets, and other food offerings.
• Ensure mise en place and coordination between kitchen and service teams.
• Monitor inventory, storage, and handling of ingredients.
• Assist in controlling food costs, portions, wastage, and expenses.
• Conduct regular quality checks on ingredients and finished dishes.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and workplace safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas and equipment.
• Assist in ordering and receiving supplies meeting quality specifications.
• Train and develop kitchen staff to improve skills and performance.
• Prepare staff schedules and manpower requirements.
• Address operational issues and provide solutions for uninterrupted operations.
• Coordinate with restaurant, banquet, purchasing, stewarding and other departments for smooth service.
• Assist in implementing kitchen policies and standards.
• Monitor equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Contribute to culinary initiatives and improvements.
• Perform regular kitchen inspections for policy compliance.
• Act as PIC in absence of Executive Chef.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Staff training

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management

Job description

Pontefino Hotel and Residences is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to support overall kitchen management and uphold high standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation in a fast-paced hotel environment.

The role involves supervising kitchen staff, planning menus, controlling costs, and ensuring smooth collaboration with service teams. On-site work in Batangas City with flexible weekends/holidays required.