Kitchen Manager

The Moment Group; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Moment Group in Metro Manila is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead kitchen operations during service hours, ensuring efficient order flow and high standards of food quality and service. You will oversee budgeting, inventory, staff scheduling, and menu pricing while maintaining HACCP-compliant safety practices.

Shared leadership with management to refine offerings and pricing strategies, monitor costs, and drive profitability, while mentoring culinary staff to deliver exceptional dining

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Kitchen Manager or in a similar leadership role within the hospitality industry.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, and profit and loss
• Proven track record of managing a team of kitchen staff and maintaining high standards of food quality and service.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to think critically and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Passion for the culinary arts and a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and manage order flow during service hours to ensure efficiency.
• Supervise food preparation, cooking techniques, and service speed to maintain performance standards.
• Monitor dish presentation, quality consistency, and adherence to serving temperature protocols.
• Establish and maintain consistent portion sizes and optimize ingredient usage.
• Coordinate staff schedules to maximize operational productivity.
• Work with management to refine menu offerings and pricing strategies.
• Oversee the procurement of food supplies and kitchen equipment based on established inventory needs.
• Provide training to culinary team members on food preparation, essential techniques, and presentation.
• Ensure that food storage practices consistently comply with HACCP standards and local health regulations.
• Track daily food costs and prepare regular reports to monitor budget performance.
• Enforce rigorous sanitation and safety protocols within the kitchen at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Team Management

Food Safety

Problem Solving

Sanitation Standards

Job description

Key responsibilities

Job Description

• Oversee kitchen operations and manage order flow during service hours to ensure efficiency.
• Supervise food preparation, cooking techniques, and service speed to maintain performance standards.
• Monitor dish presentation, quality consistency, and adherence to serving temperature protocols.
• Establish and maintain consistent portion sizes and optimize ingredient usage.
• Coordinate staff schedules to maximize operational productivity.
• Work with management to refine menu offerings and pricing strategies.
• Oversee the procurement of food supplies and kitchen equipment based on established inventory needs.
• Provide training to culinary team members on food preparation, essential techniques, and presentation.
• Ensure that food storage practices consistently comply with HACCP standards and local health regulations.
• Track daily food costs and prepare regular reports to monitor budget performance.
• Enforce rigorous sanitation and safety protocols within the kitchen at all times.

About you

• Significant experience as a Kitchen Manager or in a similar leadership role within the hospitality industry
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, and profit and loss
• Proven track record of managing a team of kitchen staff and maintaining high standards of food quality and service
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to think critically and adapt to changing circumstances
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices
• Passion for the culinary arts and a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences