Head Chef

14 hours ago

Palawan Philippines Blend and Grind El Nido Full time

Overview

Blend & Grind is El Nido’s go-to café for specialty coffee, delicious breakfast, nourishing brunches, and chill daytime vibes. By night, we transform into Eat Kitchen & Bar , serving up elevated dishes, craft cocktails, and a laid-back dining experience of both Filipino and International dishes.

We’re on the lookout for a passionate, creative, and highly organised Head Chef to lead our back-of-house operations across both concepts. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, love working with fresh ingredients, and want to live in paradise—this could be your perfect next chapter.

Responsibilities
  • As Head Chef , you’ll take ownership of all kitchen operations—overseeing a small team, ensuring consistency and quality across both menus, and working closely with management to develop seasonal offerings. This is a hands-on role that requires leadership, discipline, and a deep love of food.
  • You’ll have the opportunity to shape both day and night menus, create exciting specials, and uphold the high standards we’re known for—from breakfasts, brunches to three course A La Carte menus.

This is a key leadership role with a focus on team development, operational excellence, and brand consistency across both the café and restaurant.

  • Be a disciplined leader that creates a great working environment and maintaining a positive relationship with your team
  • Lead and manage kitchen teams across both the café (Blend & Grind) and restaurant (EAT Kitchen & Bar)
  • Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation
  • Design and implement efficient food prep and cooking workflow
  • Develop new dishes/menus, supplier sourcing, and costing
  • Improve and innovate existing recipes that reflect seasonal ingredients
  • Oversee food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness
  • Train, mentor, and schedule kitchen staff to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
  • Perform regular inventory and stock control; manage ordering and supplier relationships
  • Monitor food costs and ensure profitability while maintaining quality
  • Liaise closely with management and FOH teams to ensure cohesive service
  • Lead by example with professionalism, calm under pressure, and a solutions-first mindset
  • Ensure kitchen operations comply with all food hygiene and sanitation requirements
  • Gather feedback to improve menu offerings
Qualifications
  • Minimum 2 years\' experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume, quality-driven kitchen
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Experience with both café and dinner service concepts is a plus
  • Consistently delivers food that tastes as good as it looks
  • Knowledge of costing, inventory management, and food safety standards
  • A passion for seasonal, local ingredients and thoughtful plating
  • Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment
  • Ensuring every dish that leaves the kitchen is consistent and upholds standards set
  • Fluent in English (essential)
  • Experience with menu development and R&D, with a particular emphasis on international dishes
  • Willing to be based in El Nido, Palawan

Relocation support can be discussed

  • Calm under pressure, solution-oriented, and committed to guest satisfaction
  • Need to be available to start beginning of September
Benefits

What we Offer

  • Competitive salary with growth potential
  • Accommodation allowance and full government-mandated benefits
  • Structured systems and a supportive leadership team
  • A dynamic work environment with opportunities for innovation and impact

Ready to lead both the brunch crowd and the dinner scene? We’d love to hear from you.

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