Head Chef: Creative Multi-Cuisine & Commissary Leader

KC'S KITCHEN PH FOOD SERVICES; San Juan; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

KC’s Kitchen PH is seeking a Head Chef to lead and manage our kitchen and commissary operations, developing creative menus and establishing efficient workflows. The role requires strong culinary expertise across Western, Italian, and Mediterranean cuisines, with proven experience in large-scale production.

The Head Chef will supervise kitchen staff, ensure consistent food quality and safety, manage inventory and costs, and uphold local health regulations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as Head Chef or in a similar kitchen leadership role.
• Valid food safety certification and culinary qualification.
• Proven experience managing a medium-sized kitchen team of 6–20 staff members.
• Hands-on experience managing a commissary kitchen, central kitchen, or large-scale food production operation.
• Strong leadership, team management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage kitchen and commissary operations.
• Develop and implement creative, high-quality menus.
• Enforce HACCP and ensure health & safety compliance.
• Oversee inventory, cost control, and supplier relationships.
• Mentor staff and optimize production workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Menu design

Food safety

Inventory management

Culinary operations

Problem solving

Education

Food safety certification

Culinary certificate

Job description

KC’s Kitchen PH is seeking a Head Chef to lead and manage our kitchen and commissary operations, developing creative menus and establishing efficient workflows. The role requires strong culinary expertise across Western, Italian, and Mediterranean cuisines, with proven experience in large-scale production.

The Head Chef will supervise kitchen staff, ensure consistent food quality and safety, manage inventory and costs, and uphold local health regulations in a fast-paced environment.