Head Chef (Japanese Cuisine) - Amanpulo

Aman; Philippines; On-site; PHP 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One Duty Meal

Monthly Food Store Allowance

Accommodation

Uniform, Laundry Service

Amanpulo Employee Discount

Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Publichols

Health and Life Insurance

Air Transport Allowance

Job summary

Amanpulo is seeking a highly motivated Head Chef for its Japanese restaurant to lead culinary operations, developing authentic and innovative menus while training kitchen staff in Japanese techniques. You will source premium ingredients, manage food preparation and presentation, and uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and guest service in this ultra-luxury island setting.

Applicants should have 3–5 years in luxury hospitality, strong English, and experience with cost control and Micros;

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a similar role in luxury hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and management.
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English.
• Proficiency with Micros for menu costing and inventory management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with team leadership.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with detail.
• Commitment to cleanliness, organization and presentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills for guest concerns and challenges.
• Formal culinary qualifications or certifications are desirable.
• Understanding of international culinary trends and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Planning and directing daily food preparation and service in the Japanese kitchen.
• Expediting orders to ensure teamwork and timely service.
• Assists the Executive Chef in menu compilation and knows the full menu.
• Maintains food standard setup as directed by the Executive Chef.
• Ensures consistency of produce and proper labelling and temperature controls.
• Supports management to meet labour and food cost targets.
• Identifies ways to improve profitability.
• Communicates business information to the team regularly and concisely.
• Helps develop junior chefs through training and guidance.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Kitchen operations

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Culinary trends

Education

Formal culinary qualifications

Tools

Micros system

Job description

Location Overview

Join our team in Amanpulo. Blissfully marooned in the Cuyo Archipelago of northern Palawan in the Philippines, Amanpulo lies on Pamalican Island, a private island fringed with white sand beaches and pristine reefs. Offering a back to nature experience in supreme comfort and privacy, this tropical paradise is lapped by calm clear seas ideal for water sports, while sandy tracks lead to deserted coves and jungle-clad lookouts.

Japanese Head Chef - Amanpulo

Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Head Chef for our Japanese restaurant leading the Japanese culinary operations, ensuring the delivery of authentic, high-quality cuisine that reflects traditional techniques and modern innovation. This includes overseeing menu development, sourcing premium ingredients, managing food preparation and presentation, and training kitchen colleague in the art of Japanese cooking.

Responsibilities

• Planning and directing daily food preparation and service in the Japanese kitchen.


• Expediting and relating orders to subordinates and ensuring that the group work as a team.


• Assists the Executive Chef in menu compilation and possesses an in-depth knowledge of the full menu.


• Maintains food standard setup by Executive Chef.


• Ensures consistency of produce throughout the kitchen.


• Complies with food labelling and temperature controls.


• Supports the management team to ensure targets are met with labour and food costs.


• Identifies ways to improve profitability.


• Communicates relevant business information regularly, efficiently and concisely to their team.


• Helps develop the junior chefs though proper training and guidance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of 3-5 years in a similar role, with significant experience in a luxury hospitality environment.


• Strong and comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of kitchen operations and management.


• Excellent command of both written and spoken English is essential.


• Proficiency in using the Micros system for menu costing and inventory management.


• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively lead and motivate a diverse team.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and a high level of professionalism.


• Demonstrated commitment to upholding the highest standards of cleanliness, organization, and presentation.


• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address challenges and guest concerns with tact and efficiency.


• Formal culinary qualifications or certifications are highly desirable.


• A strong understanding of international culinary trends and techniques.

Benefits

At Aman Group, we believe that our colleagues are at the core of our success. We offer a range of benefits to support both your personal and professional growth across existing and upcoming destinations. From exciting development opportunities to competitive compensation, we prioritise and support your career journey, making you feel valued, included and at home.

• One Duty Meal


• Monthly Food Store Allowance


• Accommodation


• Uniform, Laundry Service


• Amanpulo Employee Discount


• Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Public Holidays


• Health and Life Insurance


• Air Transport Allowance

If you thrive in an ultra-luxury environment and are passionate about warm and personalised hospitality where every detail matters, we invite you to join us on our journey.