HEAD CHEF

Golden Mindanao Global Holding Company; Davao City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Mindanao Global Holding Company is seeking a Head Chef to lead the daily operations of a restaurant kitchen, overseeing food production, standards and staff performance. You will ensure high-quality dishes, efficient service and a positive dining experience.

The role requires proven senior kitchen leadership, strong cooking techniques, and a dedication to food safety and hygiene in a fast-paced environment. Culinary training is preferred and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a senior kitchen leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication and team management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to food quality, presentation, safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the restaurant or commercial kitchen.
• Oversee food preparation, production and presentation to ensure consistent quality.
• Lead, train and coordinate kitchen staff to maintain efficient service.
• Plan menus, recipes and food production schedules in line with business requirements.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, stock levels and kitchen costs.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace cleanliness.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manage kitchen inventory and ordering.
• Support the development of a collaborative, organised and high-performing kitchen team.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking techniques

Team management

Food safety

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary training

Job description

About the role

As Head Chef, also known as Chef de Cuisine, you will lead the daily operations of a restaurant or commercial kitchen, overseeing food production, kitchen standards and staff performance. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality dishes, maintaining an efficient kitchen and supporting a positive dining experience.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the restaurant or commercial kitchen.
• Oversee food preparation, production and presentation to ensure consistent quality.
• Lead, train and coordinate kitchen staff to maintain efficient service.
• Plan menus, recipes and food production schedules in line with business requirements.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, stock levels and kitchen costs.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace cleanliness.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manage kitchen inventory and ordering.
• Support the development of a collaborative, organised and high-performing kitchen team.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, Chef de Cuisine or in a senior kitchen leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication and team management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to food quality, presentation, safety and hygiene standards.
• Culinary training or relevant professional qualifications are preferred.