Head Chef

Andrei's Manila; Pasay; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Andrei's Manila is seeking an experienced Head Chef for an on-site role in Pasay. You will lead kitchen operations, manage menus, and supervise staff to ensure top-quality dishes during service.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of head chef or similar experience, a bachelor's degree in culinary arts, and a strong focus on food safety, hygiene, inventory management, and cost control.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of head chef or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or related field.
• On-site Pasay, Philippines location.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, cooking, plating, and service.
• Design menus, create new recipes, and adapt dishes to client needs.
• Train, supervise, and schedule kitchen staff; enforce grooming standards.
• Ensure food meets taste, presentation, and safety standards.
• Manage stock rotation, purchasing, portion control, and minimize waste.
• Enforce hygiene protocols and allergy awareness.

Skills

Kitchen Operations

Menu Development

Staff Management

Quality Control

Inventory & Cost Control

Food Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

On-site - Pasay 1-3 Yrs Exp Bachelor Full-time

Job Description

Core Duties of a Head Chef

• Kitchen Operations – Oversee daily food preparation, cooking, plating, and service.
• Menu Development – Design menus, create new recipes, and adapt dishes to client needs.
• Staff Management – Train, supervise, and schedule kitchen staff; enforce discipline and grooming standards.
• Quality Control – Ensure food meets taste, presentation, and safety standards.
• Inventory & Cost Control – Manage stock rotation, purchasing, portion control, and minimize waste.
• Food Safety Compliance – Enforce hygiene protocols, allergy awareness, and regulatory standards.

Daily Responsibilities

• Plan daily menus and specials based on available ingredients.
• Coordinate with suppliers for fresh deliveries.
• Supervise kitchen workflow during service.
• Review performance and feedback after each shift.
• Conduct closing procedures and staff briefings.

Strong Work Ethic Team Player Quality Control Operations Management Teamwork Inventory Management Cost Management Communication Skills Written and Verbal Communication Skills Interpersonal Skills

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