Sous Chef

Uma Nota Philippines Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Uma Nota Philippines Inc. in the Philippines seeks a hands-on Sous Chef to join our kitchen team, delivering world-class dishes with precision, flavor, and innovation. The role requires strong leadership to guide the team and ensure every plate meets our standards.

You will inspire peers, mentor junior staff, and work closely with the Head Chef to maintain consistency, cost controls, and a dynamic dining experience in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a similar role.
• Experience with Japanese or Nikkei cuisines valued.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in supervising prep, cooking and plating.
• Take full operational responsibility in Head Chef's absence.
• Oversee consistency, flavor and presentation.
• Lead with precision, timing, and culinary execution.
• Contribute to menu development while preserving signature identity.
• Ensure kitchen operates within budget.
• Collaborate with culinary, events and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team mentorship

English proficiency

Multicultural communication

Kitchen operations

Cost control

Job description

RoleOverview

UmaNota,aMichelin-selectedculinarydestination,isseekingaSousChefwithexceptional skill,creativity,andleadershiptojoinourkitchenteam.TheSousChefwillsupporttheHead Chef in delivering world-class cuisine that reflects our dedication to precision, flavor, and innovation.

Thisrolerequiresahands-onleaderwhocaninspireateam,andensureseverydishleaving the pass exemplifies our commitment to culinary excellence. This is an opportunity for an ambitious chef to contribute to and shape a growing concept in a vibrant culinary market.

KeyResponsibilities

CulinaryLeadership&Execution

• SupporttheHeadCheftooverseetheoverallpreparation,cookingandpresentationof all menu items.


• AssumefulloperationalresponsibilityintheHeadChef’sabsence,maintainingservice quality and standards.


• Overseetheconsistency,flavor,andpresentationofeverydish.


• Leadbyexampleinprecision,timing,andrefinedculinaryexecution,consistentlystriving to exceed guest expectations.


• Contributecreativelytomenudevelopmentwhilemaintainingtherestaurant’ssignature identity.


• Ensuresthatthekitchenoperateswithintheestablishedbudgetforfood,laborand overhead costs to maintain profitability.


• Collaboratecloselywithculinary,events,andcross-functionalteamstodeliverseamless guest experiences.

TeamMentorship&Development

• Inspire,coach,andmentorkitchenstaff,fosteringacultureofexcellence,curiosity,and professionalism.


• Promoteefficiency,discipline,andenthusiasmindailyoperations.


• Provideconstructivefeedbackandsupportgrowthofjuniorchefsandcooks.

Operations&Standards

• Ensureallstationsareproperlysetupandstockedforeachservice.


• Overseeorderingofproteins,drygoods,andspecialtyingredientswithafocusonquality and consistency.


• Monitorinventory,productrotation(FIFO),andstoragelifetooptimizefreshnessand reduce waste.


• Preparebi-monthly,monthly,andad-hocoperationalreportsasrequired.


• Conductregularcheckstoensurecleanliness,safety,andsanitationprotocolsare consistently applied.


• Communicate86’ditemsandserviceupdatestothefront-of-houseteampromptly.

CandidateProfile

• 2+yearsofexperienceinasimilarrole


• ExperienceworkingwithJapanese,SouthAmerican,Nikkei,orNipo-Brasileirocuisineis highly valued.


• Internationalorfine-diningexperienceisappreciatedbutpassion,skill,anddriveare equally important.


• Deeptechnicalskillsetwitharefinedpalateandrespectforingredientsandtechnique.


• Exceptionalorganizational,leadership,andmentorshipabilities.


• Thrivesunderpressurewhilemaintainingcomposureandfocusonquality.


• Ambitious,creative,andcommittedtoongoingprofessionaldevelopment.


• Comfortablecollaboratinginamulticultural,fast-pacedenvironment.


• ExcellentcommandinEnglish,withstrongcommunicationskills.Tagalogisaplus.