Operations Lead - High-Volume Kitchen (Japanese Cuisine)

Tadakuma; Cagayan de Oro; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

Tadakuma is seeking an experienced restaurant supervisor to lead a high-volume kitchen and dining floor in Cagayan de Oro. The role requires strong leadership, superior customer service, and a passion for hospitality.

You will oversee staff, ensure quality presentation, manage inventory and costs, and drive operational improvements while maintaining Japanese culinary standards and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar restaurant supervisory role, preferably in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a talented team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with customers, colleagues, and management.
• Proficient in inventory management, cost control, and data analysis to drive operational improvements.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.
• Passion for the hospitality industry and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Experience working with Japanese cuisine and understanding of culinary traditions and presentation standards of Japanese food culture or other similar cultures (i.e. Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai).

Skills

Restaurant supervision

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Inventory management

Cost control

Data analysis

Adaptability

Hospitality passion

Japanese cuisine experience

Tools

Job description

Tadakuma is seeking an experienced restaurant supervisor to lead a high-volume kitchen and dining floor in Cagayan de Oro. The role requires strong leadership, superior customer service, and a passion for hospitality.

You will oversee staff, ensure quality presentation, manage inventory and costs, and drive operational improvements while maintaining Japanese culinary standards and service excellence.