Senior Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen, Menu & Team Growth

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Batangas City; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full uniform

Room discounts

Training programs

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Batangas is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensure high-quality dishes and maintain standards across all meals. You will coach a team, manage menus and costs, and respond to guest feedback to enhance guest satisfaction.

The role requires significant culinary experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work closely with finance on forecasting and budgeting. Join a global hospitality brand with a focus on inclusivity and development.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts or related field.
• 5 years experience as Chef or 3+ years as Sous Chef.
• Must speak local language(s).
• At least 1 year in a supervisory role within culinary or kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of menu planning and food costing.
• Inventory control and stock management.
• Thorough understanding of food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Familiarity with kitchen SOPs and quality standards.
• Ensure quality, kitchen maintenance and inventory functions kept to high standards.
• Assist in implementing kitchen rules and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily kitchen activities and coach the team.
• Ensure quality, timely meals and high presentation standards.
• Encourage and address guest feedback.
• Collaborate with the finance team to forecast, plan and budget.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Menu planning

Food costing

Inventory control

Food safety

SOP adherence

Coaching

Guest feedback

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Batangas is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensure high-quality dishes and maintain standards across all meals. You will coach a team, manage menus and costs, and respond to guest feedback to enhance guest satisfaction.

The role requires significant culinary experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work closely with finance on forecasting and budgeting. Join a global hospitality brand with a focus on inclusivity and development.