Head Chef - Filipino Cuisine Leader & Kitchen Team Lead

TAKAMIYA FOOD CORPORATION; Bacoor; On-site; PHP 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

The Head Chef will oversee kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, consistency, and service. The role requires a strong leader with at least 3 years of professional kitchen experience and proven expertise in Filipino cuisine.

The candidate will manage inventory, staff training, menu development, and compliance with safety regulations while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional kitchen experience.
• Expertise in Filipino cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and manage the kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations.
• Maintain strict standards of food quality, taste, presentation, hygiene, and sanitation.
• Prepare and oversee preparation of authentic and high-quality Filipino dishes.
• Develop, standardize, and improve recipes and menus while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Train, coach, and motivate kitchen staff, ensuring proper work practices and professional discipline.
• Monitor food preparation, cooking procedures, portion sizes, and presentation to ensure established standards are followed.
• Manage food inventory, ordering, storage, and stock rotation to minimize waste and control costs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and ensure proper cleaning, maintenance, and safe operation.
• Coordinate with management and front-of-house staff to ensure efficient service and customer satisfaction.
• Handle busy service periods effectively while maintaining high standards and consistency.
• Identify and resolve kitchen operational issues promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and disciplined kitchen environment at all times.
• Take full responsibility for the performance, quality, and overall operation of the kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen operations

Hygiene and safety

Job description

The Head Chef will oversee kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, consistency, and service. The role requires a strong leader with at least 3 years of professional kitchen experience and proven expertise in Filipino cuisine.

The candidate will manage inventory, staff training, menu development, and compliance with safety regulations while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.