Lead Kitchen Manager: Team Chef, Quality & Cost Control

Tranquilo Cafe; Antipolo; On-site; PHP 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 free staff meal (Thursday to Sunday)

Night differential pay

Overtime pay

Holiday pay

SSS, PHIC, and PAGIBIG benefits

Job summary

Tranquilo Cafe in Antipolo is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, staff management, and food quality standards.

You will hire, train, schedule, supervise kitchen workers and cooks; inspect dishes; manage stock and costs; ensure health and safety compliance in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires 3–5 years in kitchen leadership or as a sous chef, with culinary training preferred and strong communication to motivate a busy team.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of working in professional kitchen management or as a sous chef.
• Culinary arts degree or equivalent professional training is often preferred.
• Strong communication and team-building skills to motivate a busy kitchen staff.
• Ability to stand for long hours in a hot and noisy environment.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen workers and cooks.
• Inspect and approve final dishes before they reach customers.
• Order food supplies, manage stock, and deal with local vendors.
• Control food costs, reduce waste, and track kitchen expenses.
• Ensure the kitchen follows health, sanitation, and food safety regulations.

Skills

Communication

Team building

Stamina for long hours

Education

Culinary arts degree or equivalent

Job description

Tranquilo Cafe in Antipolo is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, staff management, and food quality standards.

You will hire, train, schedule, supervise kitchen workers and cooks; inspect dishes; manage stock and costs; ensure health and safety compliance in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires 3–5 years in kitchen leadership or as a sous chef, with culinary training preferred and strong communication to motivate a busy team.