Italian Kitchen Lead — Craft Memorable, Heartfelt Dinners

Mama Lou's Group Holdings Inc.; San Fernando; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mama Lous Italian Kitchen is seeking a dedicated Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and elevate our Italian comfort food offerings. You will oversee operations, ensure food quality, and maintain high culinary standards in a customer-first, family-style setting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef experience, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of Italian cuisine, with flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, preferably in Italian or casual dining restaurants.
• Strong leadership and kitchen management skills.
• Deep knowledge of Italian cuisine, food prep, and presentation.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• Culinary degree or formal training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire kitchen operation, ensuring food quality, taste, and presentation are consistently excellent.
• Lead, train, and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high culinary standards.
• Ensure efficiency in kitchen workflow during prep and service hours.
• Monitor inventory, control food costs, and coordinate with suppliers.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Collaborate with management for menu updates, specials, and seasonal dishes.
• Uphold Mama Lous values of warmth, teamwork, and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Italian cuisine knowledge

Food safety

Calm under pressure

Team training

Menu planning

Flexible hours

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen is known for serving heartwarming Italian comfort food in a cozy, family-style setting. From classic pizzas and pastas to hearty mains and desserts, we believe in creating memorable dining experiences rooted in quality, passion, and hospitality.

We’re looking for a dedicated and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and help us maintain and elevate our food standards while staying true to the Mama Lou’s spirit.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the entire kitchen operation, ensuring food quality, taste, and presentation are consistently excellent
• Lead, train, and inspire the kitchen team to maintain high culinary standards
• Ensure efficiency in kitchen workflow during both prep and service hours
• Monitor inventory, control food costs, and coordinate with suppliers
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Collaborate with management for menu updates, specials, and seasonal dishes
• Uphold Mama Lou’s values of warmth, teamwork, and guest satisfaction
• 3+ years of experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, preferably in Italian or casual dining restaurants
• Strong leadership and kitchen management skills
• Deep knowledge of Italian cuisine, food prep, and presentation
• Passion for hospitality and delivering memorable guest experiences
• Organized, hands-on, and calm under pressure
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
• Culinary degree or formal training is a plus