Kitchen Head/Manager

Fame.Dish Inc.; Laguna; On-site; PHP 670,000 - 1,339,000; Full time

Job summary

Fame.Dish Inc. seeks a Teppanyaki Kitchen Head/Manager to lead our upcoming Japanese-inspired restaurant. You will direct the kitchen, master teppan service, and establish systems for a strong launch and scalable growth.

Responsibilities include coaching staff for SOP adherence, ensuring precise doneness and flavor, overseeing sauces and fermentation, managing inventory and COGS, and maintaining HACCP/DOH compliance. A hands-on leader with multi-branch expansion experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in culinary roles with leadership experience.
• Strong foundation in Japanese cuisine; teppan grilling and fermentation are a plus.
• Proficient in food costing, yield optimization, and inventory control.
• Comfortable with POS systems and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Hands-on, systems-oriented builder with multi-branch expansion experience.

Responsibilities

• Guide and coach kitchen staff to deliver consistent service and full SOP adherence.
• Ensure precise doneness, texture, and flavor consistency across teppan-grilled proteins.
• Supervise preparation of Japanese staples, including sauces, dashi/miso bases, and fermented items.
• Oversee inventory levels, monitor food costs (COGS), and manage vendor relationships.
• Uphold food safety compliance (HACCP/DOH) and ensure equipment is properly maintained.

Skills

Japanese cuisine

Teppan grilling

Fermentation

Food costing

Inventory control

Tools

POS systems

Excel

MS Office

Job description

We're opening a Japanese-inspired restaurant in SM Nuvali and seeking an expert Teppanyaki Kitchen Head/Manager to lead our kitchen, master teppan service, and build the systems for a strong launch and future scaling.

Responsibilities

• Guide and coach kitchen staff to deliver consistent service and full SOP adherence.

• Ensure precise doneness, texture, and flavor consistency across all teppan-grilled proteins.

• Supervise preparation of Japanese staples, including sauces, dashi/miso bases, and fermented items.

• Oversee inventory levels, monitor food costs (COGS), and manage vendor relationships.

• Uphold food safety compliance (HACCP/DOH) and ensure equipment is properly maintained.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary experience, including prior experience in a senior kitchen leadership role.

• Solid foundation in Japanese cuisine, with teppan grilling and fermentation expertise a strong plus.

• Proficient in food costing, yield optimization, and inventory control.

• Comfortable working with POS systems and MS Office, particularly Excel.

• A hands‑on, systems‑oriented builder capable of supporting multi‑branch expansion.