Head Chef

Tribo-Food Ventures Inc.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Centralized tips & service charge

Daily staff meal

On-site parking

Menu development autonomy

Career growth

Job summary

TRIBO FOOD VENTURES INC. - The Garden Café in Talisay is seeking a skilled Head Chef with a solid background in a fast-paced kitchen. The ideal candidate will drive leadership, maintain discipline, and ensure top-tier cleanliness and efficiency under pressure.

You will lead menu development, oversee food preparation and quality, manage inventory and costs, and train kitchen staff while complying with health and safety regulations. Collaboration with management is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Educational background in culinary, food and nutrition and related degree.
• Professional training/certifications in commercial cooking and baking preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Head Chef, proven plating and fine dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hot kitchen to ensure high-quality, consistent food.
• Develop seasonal menus aligned with the cafe concept.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and quality control.
• Manage inventory, food orders, and cost control.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff on processes, safety, and standards.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and sanitation protocols.
• Collaborate with management to operate within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Kitchen operations

Training & development

Education

Culinary degree or related (Food & Nutrition, Hotel & Restaurant Management)

Job description

TRIBO FOOD VENTURES INC. - Talisay, The Garden Café is looking for a skilled and disciplined Head Chef with solid experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The ideal candidate must have a strong foundation in the kitchen operations, be highly organized, and excel under pressure.

This role requires expertise in preparing and cooking a variety of dishes, while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, efficiency, and discipline in the kitchen

Job Title: Head Chef
Location: Talisay, The Garden Café - #44 Maginhawa Street, UP Village, Quezon City
Employment Type: Full-Time

WHAT WE WILL DO:

• Leadership Management: Supervise the hot kitchen to deliver consistently high-quality food. Ensure smooth communication between kitchen and front-of-the-house staff to maintain an efficient workflow. Report employees to the Office of the management those who will not adhere to the company's policies
• Menu Development: Assist and propose in creating and designing exciting and seasonal menu that align with Talisay's concept and introduce new dishes that will delight customers.
• Food preparation and Quality control: Oversee the preparation and cooking of all dishes, ensuring they are excellent quality, flavor, and preparation.
• Inventory and Cost control: Manage kitchen inventory, order food and supplies and ensure cost control without compromising food quality.
• Training and Development: Train and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring they understand kitchen processes, safety procedures, and quality standards. Provide opportunities for growth and development within the kitchen team.
• Health and safety compliance: Ensure all kitchen operations adhere to health, safety and cleanliness regulations, including food safety protocols and sanitation guidelines.
• Collaboration with the Management: Work closely with the management and other leadership team members to ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and within the budget.

WHAT WE NEED:

Educational Requirements: Graduate of culinary, Food and Nutrition and Dietetics, Hotel and Restaurant Management or any related degree

Professional Training/Certificate: National Certificate II (Higher certification is an advantage!) and/or Relevant training and certification in commercial cooking and baking

Working Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience as a Head Chef, proven experience with plating and fine dining experience

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Centralized Service charge and Tips (additional pay)
• Daily staff meal
• On-site parking
• Freedom to create and develop your own menu/food
• Opportunity to work in a well-established casual fine dining restaurant.
• Collaborative and dynamic kitchen team
• Career growth and skill development (Can be promoted fast or get additional allowance)

If you are passionate about cooking, thrive under pressure, and want to be part of a professional and disciplined kitchen team, we want to meet you!