Pre-Opening Sous Chef | Lead Kitchen & Menu Launch

Monroe Consulting Group; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe Consulting Group is partnering with an entertainment company to recruit a Sous Chef (Pre-Opening) in Pasay City. The role focuses on leading the kitchen team, maintaining high standards, and shaping culinary offerings for a new opening.

The ideal candidate brings 5-8 years of Sous Chef experience and a strong background in diverse cuisines, HACCP, and modern kitchen techniques. This is a full-time, onsite position requiring a shifting schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary knowledge across multiple cuisines and restaurant operations.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills.
• Experience managing kitchen operations and cost controls.
• Familiar with HACCP, food safety standards and compliance.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to achieve high standards.
• Coordinate kitchen operations to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Conduct daily staff briefings and communicate specials and events.
• Supervise menu implementation, recipe consistency, and portion control.
• Monitor food quality, temperature, presentation, and portioning.
• Manage food cost, labor budget, supplies, and inventory.
• Oversee ordering, wastage, and FIFO practices.
• Train, guide, and evaluate kitchen staff; handle staffing needs.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Communication

Education

Culinary education or college-level training

Job description

Monroe Consulting Group is partnering with an entertainment company to recruit a Sous Chef (Pre-Opening) in Pasay City. The role focuses on leading the kitchen team, maintaining high standards, and shaping culinary offerings for a new opening.

The ideal candidate brings 5-8 years of Sous Chef experience and a strong background in diverse cuisines, HACCP, and modern kitchen techniques. This is a full-time, onsite position requiring a shifting schedule.