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Perro Chiko Restaurant Corporation; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant provider in Mandaluyong is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations to meet US Military standards. This role requires proven experience in high-volume kitchen supervision, strong HACCP knowledge, and effective leadership skills. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and be proficient in English. This full-time position focuses on maintaining a safe, efficient, and disciplined food service environment, ensuring compliance with operational procedures and food safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising high-volume kitchens, preferably in institutional or military catering.
• Strong ability to follow and enforce operational systems and procedures without shortcuts.
• Solid knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and kitchen workflow processes.
• Flexible, mission-focused, and able to adapt to changing operational demands.
• Flexible, mission-focused, and able to adapt to changing operational demands.
• Proficiency in English communication (both spoken and written).
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally for work assignments.
• Committed to discipline, accountability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations to ensure meal production meets US Military standards.
• Monitor kitchen stations for quality, consistency, sanitation, and portion control.
• Enforce strict compliance with HACCP and food safety protocols.
• Support and guide kitchen team members, ensuring accountability and teamwork.
• Assist in managing inventory and maintaining proper stock rotation.
• Assist in managing inventory, monitoring waste, and maintaining proper stock rotation.
• Conduct daily briefings, shift handovers, and provide reports to management.
• Support staff training and development to promote continuous improvement.
• Uphold discipline, cleanliness, and adherence to company and military SOPs at all times.

Skills

Supervising high-volume kitchens

Understanding of HACCP

Effective communication

Leadership skills

Team-first mindset

Operational discipline

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

On-site - Mandaluyong 3-5 Yrs Exp Bachelor Full-time

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Job Description

Ensure daily kitchen operations consistently meet the high standards required to serve US Military personnel. This role supports disciplined, structured processes and focuses on maintaining a safe, consistent, and efficient food service environment. The Kitchen Supervisor will oversee day-to-day kitchen activities, support team efficiency, and ensure strict compliance with operational procedures and food safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations to ensure meal production meets US Military standards.
• Monitor kitchen stations for quality, consistency, sanitation, and portion control.
• Enforce strict compliance with HACCP, food safety protocols, and established operational procedures.
• Support and guide kitchen team members, ensuring accountability and teamwork.
• Coordinate with Kitchen Manager and other departments to align production with service schedules.
• Assist in managing inventory, monitoring waste, and maintaining proper stock rotation.
• Conduct daily briefings, shift handovers, and provide reports to management.
• Support staff training and development to promote continuous improvement.
• Uphold discipline, cleanliness, and adherence to company and military SOPs at all times.

Requirements

• Proven experience supervising high-volume kitchens (institutional or military catering preferred).
• Strong ability to follow and enforce operational systems and procedures without shortcuts.
• Solid knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and kitchen workflow processes.
• Effective leadership and communication skills with a strong team-first mindset.
• Flexible, mission-focused, and able to adapt to changing operational demands.
• Proficiency in English communication (both spoken and written).
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally for work assignments.
• Committed to discipline, accountability, and operational excellence.