Head Chef: Lead Flexible Japanese-Korean BBQ Kitchen

Samgyuniku Japanese Korean BBQ Korean Restaurant; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meal benefits

Dining discounts

Professional development opportunities

Growth potential

Job summary

Samgyuniku Japanese Korean BBQ Korean Restaurant is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen in Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila. This full-time role oversees menu development, food quality, and team leadership to uphold authentic Japanese and Korean BBQ offerings.

You will manage the kitchen operations during service, ensure strict food safety standards, and collaborate on pricing strategies and growth initiatives for the restaurant.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of professional cooking experience; 2+ years in head chef or senior chef role.
• Extensive knowledge of Japanese and Korean cuisines, especially BBQ techniques and flavours.
• Proven food safety and hygiene experience with relevant certifications where applicable.
• Strong leadership and team management skills; ability to motivate kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team: hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Develop, refine, and execute menu items reflecting Japanese and Korean BBQ while respecting seasonal availability.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking techniques, and plating for consistency and quality.
• Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards; ensure health regulations compliance.
• Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, stock rotation, and cost control for profitability.
• Lead kitchen service, ensuring efficiency and timely order delivery; mentor junior chefs.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Cuisine knowledge

Staff training

Communication

Education

Culinary certification

Job description

Samgyuniku Japanese Korean BBQ Korean Restaurant is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen in Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila. This full-time role oversees menu development, food quality, and team leadership to uphold authentic Japanese and Korean BBQ offerings.

You will manage the kitchen operations during service, ensure strict food safety standards, and collaborate on pricing strategies and growth initiatives for the restaurant.