SOUS CHEF – CASUAL DINING

Elite Headhunting Incorporated; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Headhunting Incorporated is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations in a casual dining setting that focuses on Western-leaning comfort food. The role requires 2 years of relevant experience and a proven ability to lead kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate excels in food preparation, plating, portion control, and maintaining high food safety standards while collaborating closely with the Head Chef and front-of-house teams in White Plains,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, or Senior Line Cook.
• Experience in a casual dining setting such as a cafe, bistro, or hotel.
• Experience with Western, Filipino, comfort food, or all-day breakfast is a plus.
• Strong skills in food preparation, cooking, plating, and portion control.
• Experience leading and supervising kitchen staff.
• Solid knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and teamwork.
• Willing to work shifting schedules, weekends and holidays.
• Willing to work in White Plains, Quezon City.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Supervise and guide kitchen staff during food preparation and service.
• Ensure food quality, taste, presentation, and portion consistency.
• Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards.
• Monitor kitchen workflow and ensure timely food service.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Monitor ingredients, inventory, and proper food storage.
• Assist with menu improvements and development of new dishes.
• Train and support kitchen team members.
• Coordinate with front-of-house for smooth service.
• Take charge of kitchen operations when Head Chef is unavailable.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Kitchen supervision

Food preparation

Cooking & plating

Portion control

Food safety

Fast-paced environment

Organized & detail-oriented

Team-oriented

Shift work & holidays

Western/Filipino comfort food

Job description

We are looking for a hands-on Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations in a growing casual dining restaurant specializing in Western-leaning comfort food.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, or Senior Line Cook

• Experience in a casual dining restaurant, café, bistro, or hotel

• Experience with Western, Filipino, comfort food, or all-day breakfast is an advantage

• Strong skills in food preparation, cooking, plating, and portion control

• With experience leading and supervising kitchen staff

• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen standards

• Can work well in a fast-paced kitchen environment

• Organized, detail-oriented, and team-oriented

• Willing to work shifting schedules, weekends, and holidays

• Willing to work in White Plains, Quezon City

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations

• Supervise and guide kitchen staff during food preparation and service

• Ensure food quality, taste, presentation, and portion consistency

• Prepare and cook dishes based on recipes and standards

• Monitor kitchen workflow and timely food service

• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness

• Monitor ingredients, inventory, and proper food storage

• Assist with menu improvements and new dishes

• Train and support kitchen team members

• Coordinate with the front-of-house team for smooth service

• Take charge of kitchen operations when the Head Chef is unavailable

IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for someone who is hands-on, detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and willing to lead by example. You should take pride in food quality and work well with a close-knit kitchen team.