Head Chef: Filipino-Italian Cuisine & Pastry Expert

CABANA GRILL AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT; Lapu-Lapu; Sur place; PHP 1 200 000 - 2 400 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Résumé du poste

CABANA GRILL AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations. You will oversee food preparation, maintain high standards, mentor staff, and drive culinary innovation across Filipino, Italian and seafood offerings.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in full-service restaurants, strong leadership, food safety expertise, and a track record in menu development and costing.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional culinary experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Fluency in Filipino and English.
• Proven Filipino and Italian cuisine expertise.
• Leadership in kitchen staff hiring, training, and performance management.
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking techniques, and plating standards.
• Oversee and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety protocols, hygiene standards, and professional conduct.
• Develop and create innovative menu items that showcase Filipino cuisine, Italian influences, and premium seafood and grilled specialties.
• Manage food costing, portion control, and inventory management to maintain profitability without compromising quality.
• Prepare and execute Italian cuisine dishes, demonstrating mastery of traditional and contemporary techniques.
• Design and prepare pastry items, desserts, and baked goods that complement our menu offerings.
• Ensure consistent quality and presentation of all dishes served to guests.
• Collaborate with restaurant management to plan seasonal menus and special dining events.
• Maintain compliance with food safety regulations, health codes, and restaurant policies.
• Train and develop junior chefs and kitchen staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and culinary excellence.
• Source and select high-quality ingredients, building relationships with trusted suppliers.
• Manage kitchen equipment maintenance and ordering of kitchen supplies.

Connaissances

Culinary leadership

Filipino cuisine

Italian cuisine

Pastry and baking

Seafood and grilling

Kitchen management

Food safety HACCP

Menu development

Budgeting & costing

Staff training

Formation

Culinary certification

Description du poste

CABANA GRILL AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations. You will oversee food preparation, maintain high standards, mentor staff, and drive culinary innovation across Filipino, Italian and seafood offerings.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in full-service restaurants, strong leadership, food safety expertise, and a track record in menu development and costing.