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Head Chef, (Japanese Cuisine)
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We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef specialising in Japanese cuisine to lead our kitchen operations and drive a distinctive, high-quality dining experience. This role requires strong culinary leadership, creativity, and a deep understanding of Japanese techniques, ingredients, and presentation.
Culinary Leadership & Concept Development
Lead the creation and execution of authentic and innovative Japanese menus (e.g., sushi, sashimi, robata, omakase where applicable)
Drive seasonal menu development, promotions, and new concepts aligned with the brand
Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards across all dishes
Stay updated on market trends and competitor offerings
Kitchen Operations
Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service and high performance
Maintain strict food quality, hygiene, and safety standards
Manage inventory, food cost, and supplier sourcing (with focus on quality Japanese ingredients)
Minimise wastage and optimise kitchen efficiency
Events & Business Collaboration
Partner with sales and operations teams to curate menus for events and special occasions
Ensure seamless execution and high guest satisfaction for all events
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and develop the kitchen team, including Sous Chefs and line cooks
Drive training on Japanese techniques, product knowledge, and presentation standards
Foster a positive, disciplined, and high-performance kitchen culture
People & Performance Management
Oversee manpower planning, scheduling, and labour cost control
Conduct performance evaluations and support career development
Work closely with HR on recruitment, onboarding, and staff engagement
Minimum 5-10 years of relevant experience in Japanese cuisine, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role
Strong expertise in Japanese culinary techniques and ingredients
Proven experience in menu development and kitchen management
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-standard dining environment
Job ID: 147001649
Skills:
Cooking, shifts schedules, Sanitation, Restaurant Management, food ingredients, Hygienic Environment, Motivate Staff, Training, Cleaning in place, Leading People, Inventory Management, Teamwork, Ordering Supplies, Kitchen Management, Assisting the Head Chef, Food Cost Management, Implementing Budgets
Skills:
Hygiene Safety, Kitchen Leadership, Food Costing, Inventory Management, Cost Control Inventory, Operations Collaboration, Menu Execution Development
Skills:
Food Quality, Leadership, Food Hygiene, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Inventory Management, Kitchen Operations
Skills:
Health & Safety Compliance, Cooking, Food Manufacturing, Food Safety Management, Equipment and Inventory Management, Sanitation, Restaurant Management, Japanese, Kitchen Production Scheduling, brand standards, Ensuring Food Quality, Quality Assurance Procedures, Kitchen Management, Assisting the Head Chef, Food Cost Management, Food
Skills:
Chef, Cooking, Kitchen, Hotel, Hotel Management, Head Chef, Continental Chef, Menu Planning, hotel cook, Kitchen Management, Indian Chef, Chief Chef
