Head Chef

Dempsey Resource Management Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 720,000 - 1,440,000; Full time

Job summary

Dempsey Resource Management Inc. is seeking a Lead Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations at the airport venue in the Philippines.

The role demands world-class food quality, strong leadership, and the ability to manage a premier menu with renowned partner chefs. Ideal candidates will have international kitchen experience, expertise in Spanish and Filipino cuisine, advanced menu planning, and proven skills in high-end plating.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Culinary Arts or HRM.
• Experience in both Spanish and Filipino cuisine.
• Must have work experience abroad (international kitchen experience).
• Advanced skills in menu planning, recipe execution, and high-end plating.
• Strong leadership with the ability to manage kitchen teams under time pressure.
• Airport-ready with experience handling security procedures and fast-paced schedules.
• Food safety and HACCP certifications preferred.
• Excellent communication with internal stakeholders and partner chefs.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operations: Oversee day-to-day kitchen performance, ensuring world-class food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Collaborate with Masters: Execute and maintain a premium collaborative menu with partner chefs.
• Build the Dream Team: Train, schedule, and inspire a disciplined kitchen crew.
• Maintain Gold Standards: Ensure compliance with DOH, local food safety laws, and HACCP standards.
• Control Costs: Manage inventory, yield tracking, and food cost optimization; maintain premium vendor relationships.
• Coordinate with management to handle airport security clearances and peak-flight rushes.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Inventory management

Vendor relations

Communication

High-end plating

Education

Culinary Arts

Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM)

Tools

Inventory systems

Job description

• Lead Operations: Oversee day-to-day kitchen performance, ensuring world-class food quality, consistency, and presentation.

• Collaborate with Masters: Execute and maintain a premium collaborative menu aligned with the brand guidelines of 3 renowned partner chefs.

• Build the Dream Team: Train, schedule, and inspire a highly disciplined, efficient, and motivated kitchen crew.

• Maintain Gold Standards: Ensure strict compliance with DOH, local food safety laws, and HACCP standards for a spotless kitchen.

• Control Costs: Manage inventory, portioning, yield, food cost optimization, and premium vendor relationships.

• Master Airport Pace: Coordinate with management to handle security clearances, limited storage setups, and peak-flight rushes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required Education: Graduate of Culinary Arts or Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM)

• Culinary Specialties: Strong expertise and proven experience in both Spanish and Filipino cuisine.

• Global Experience: Must have work experience abroad (international kitchen experience is a requirement).

• Culinary Excellence: Advanced skills in menu planning, recipe execution, and high-end plating. Tasting menu and fire/asian-grill techniques are a big plus.

• Strong Leadership: Proven track record of managing kitchen teams and maintaining high morale under intense time pressure.

• Airport Ready: Comfortable working within airport security procedures, logistics constraints, and fast-paced flight-schedule timelines.

• Cost & Vendor Savvy: Proficient in inventory systems, yield tracking, and keeping food costs profitable.

• Certifications: Food safety and HACCP certifications are highly preferred.

• Great Communicator: Able to articulate ideas smoothly with internal stakeholders and elite partner chefs.

• Can start work and start asap

• Schedule: Shifting schedule, 6 days a week (aligned with airport hours)