Sous Chef

Compass Group (S) Pte Ltd; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group (S) Pte Ltd in the Philippines seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, manage budgets, and ensure culinary excellence across menus. You will work with management to control costs, monitor inventory, and uphold safety standards while delivering high-quality dishes.

The role requires a culinary degree or certification, proven sous-chef experience, strong leadership, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or certification preferred.
• Proven experience as Sous Chef or equivalent role.
• Strong financial acumen with budget management and cost control.
• Knowledge of industry best practices, culinary trends, and food safety regulations.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Detail-oriented, creative, and dedicated to culinary excellence.
• Computer literacy with advanced abilities in spreadsheets and presentation software (Excel/PowerPoint or Google Sheets/Slides).
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and adhere to a budget for ingredients and supplies.
• Monitor food costs, manage inventory, and minimize waste.
• Update data tracking systems for financial information.
• Prepare meals per recipes ensuring consistency and quality.
• Stay updated on culinary trends and adjust menus accordingly.
• Cover Senior Sous Chef duties in their absence.
• Maintain safe and sanitary kitchen environment per regulations.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment and report faults.
• Mentor junior staff to enhance skills and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Cost control

Food safety standards

English proficiency

Team mentoring

Excel

Google Sheets

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Microsoft PowerPoint

Google Slides

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with superiors and kitchen management team to develop and adhere to a budget, ensuring cost-effective procurement and utilization of ingredients and supplies

• Monitor food costs, manage inventory, and implement strategies to minimize waste, controlling food usage in line with established standards

• Update and maintain data tracking systems to provide accurate financial information for management decisions

• Prepare meals in accordance with portion and quality standards specified in recipes, ensuring consistency and excellence in taste and presentation

• Keep up to date with the latest culinary trends, and implement changes in recipes or work methods pertaining to menus, daily specials, and promotional activities

• Assume the full duties of the Senior Sous Chef in their absence, providing leadership and direction to kitchen staff, ensuring smooth operations, and meeting customer expectations

• Maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen environment by adhering to hygiene and safety regulations set by the company, government, or clients

• Ensure the safe operation of all equipment and promptly report any faulty equipment to superiors

• Mentor and guide junior kitchen staff to enhance their culinary skills, teamwork, and adherence to safety and hygiene standards

• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the immediate superior, adapting to the evolving needs of the kitchen

About you

• Culinary degree or relevant certification preferred

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or equivalent role

• Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management and cost control

• Knowledge of industry best practices, culinary trends, and food safety regulations

• Excellent leadership and communication skills

• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances

• Detail-oriented, creative, and dedicated to culinary excellence

• Computer literacy with advance abilities in spreadsheets and presentation software tools (Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; or Google Sheets and Slides)

• Presentation skills (all levels including senior management)

• Good command of written and spoken language skills in English