Sous Chef

Seda Hotels; Davao City; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Seda Hotels in Davao is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to partner with the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of taste, plating, and sanitation. This full-time, on-site role focuses on supervising hot and cold kitchen production, menu development, costing, and inventory control.

You will train and mentor the kitchen team, coordinate with banquet and restaurant service, and contribute to Seda-brand dishes while maintaining guest satisfaction and a collaborative work

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills across hot and cold kitchen production, plating, and presentation.
• Experience in menu development, recipe standardization, and basic food costing/inventory management.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards with ability to enforce compliance.
• Proven team leadership with staff supervision, training, and feedback.
• Excellent communication and coordination with front-of-house, purchasing, and management teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food preparation and cooking to ensure consistent quality and presentation.
• Assist in menu planning, costing, and inventory control.
• Manage kitchen scheduling and workflow to meet service demands.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff, providing performance feedback.
• Coordinate with restaurant and banquet teams to support service events.

Skills

Hot & cold kitchen proficiency

Menu development

Food safety & sanitation

Team leadership

Effective communication

Sous Chef or senior cook experience

Culinary education/certification

Flexibility with schedules

Guest-centric mindset

Education

Culinary education or certification

Job description

Company Description Seda Hotels is a Philippine-based hotel group recognized as “Philippines’ Leading Hotel Group” by the World Travel Awards from 2014 to 2023. Fully owned and operated by AyalaLand Hotels and Resorts Corporation, Seda delivers a seamless hospitality experience that blends modern comforts with the warmth of Filipino hospitality. The brand name “Seda,” meaning silk, reflects its commitment to smooth, consistent service and exceptional value for guests. Properties are located in key destinations across the Philippines, including Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Palawan, and other dynamic city and resort locations. Team members join a service-focused culture that emphasizes safety, guest satisfaction, and professional growth.

Role Description The Sous Chef is a full-time, on-site role based at Seda in Davao, supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations. This role includes supervising food preparation and cooking, ensuring consistent quality and presentation, and maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation. The Sous Chef assists in menu planning, costing, and inventory control, and helps manage kitchen scheduling and workflow to meet service demands. The role involves training and mentoring kitchen team members, coordinating with restaurant and banquet service teams, and contributing to innovative dishes that align with Seda’s brand standards. The Sous Chef is expected to lead by example during busy service periods and support a collaborative, respectful work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills in hot and cold kitchen production, including preparation, cooking techniques, and plating.
• Experience in menu development, recipe standardization, and basic food costing and inventory management.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards, with the ability to enforce kitchen compliance.
• Team leadership abilities, including staff supervision, training, performance feedback, and conflict resolution.
• Effective communication and coordination skills when working with front-of-house, purchasing, and management teams.
• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or senior cook in hotels, resorts, or high-volume restaurants.
• Relevant culinary education or certification is preferred; equivalent hands-on experience will be considered.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays, and to perform in fast-paced environments.
• Commitment to guest satisfaction, attention to detail, and openness to continuous learning and improvement.