SENIOR CHEF

Foreign Diplomatic Mission; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Foreign Diplomatic Mission seeks a senior chef to lead formal kitchen and dining operations at the Chief of Mission Residence, supporting the Ambassador's official functions for foreign dignitaries and heads of state.

The role requires a culinary degree or equivalent hands-on experience, advanced techniques, and menu design for events up to 150 guests. Strong leadership, food safety, and budget management are essential.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or vocational certificate required; equivalent hands-on experience may be considered.
• Advanced culinary techniques and upscale plating experience.
• Menu design for large formal events, up to 150 guests.
• Strong food safety and hygiene compliance mandatory.
• Budget and inventory management skills essential.
• Supplier negotiation and strong leadership of staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead formal kitchen and dining operations at the Chief of Mission Residence.
• Serve the Ambassador's official functions for dignitaries and heads of state.
• Apply advanced culinary techniques and upscale plating standards.
• Design menus for large-scale events (up to 150 guests).
• Ensure food safety and hygiene compliance.
• Manage budget and inventory; negotiate with suppliers.
• Lead and coordinate kitchen staff; ensure smooth operations.
• Be available for irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coordination

Discretion and professionalism

English communication (advanced)

Office software proficiency

Attention to detail

High-pressure environment

Menu design experience

Education

Culinary degree or vocational certificate

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

About the role

Lead formal kitchen and dining operations at the Chief of Mission Residence, serving the Ambassador's official functions for foreign dignitaries, heads of state, and other high-profile guests.

Key responsibilities

• Lead formal kitchen and dining operations at the Chief of Mission Residence

• Serve the Ambassador's official functions for foreign dignitaries, heads of state, and other high-profile guests

• Apply advanced culinary techniques and upscale plating and presentation

• Design menus for large-scale formal events (up to 150 guests)

• Ensure food safety and hygiene compliance

• Manage budget and inventory

• Negotiate with suppliers

• Lead and coordinate staff

• Be available for irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, to support official events

About you

• English Level 4 (Advanced Professional Proficiency) required — must communicate fluently, orally and in writing, in fast-paced, high-visibility settings

• Culinary degree or vocational certificate required; equivalent hands‑on professional culinary experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

• Advanced culinary techniques and upscale plating and presentation

• Menu design for large-scale formal events (up to 150 guests)

• Food safety and hygiene compliance

• Budget and inventory management

• Supplier negotiation

• Discretion and professionalism in VVIP settings

• Strong leadership and staff coordination

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Ability to work extended periods of standing, lifting, and fast-paced kitchen work in a formal, high-pressure environment requiring composure and attention to detail