Head Chef (Japanese Cuisine)

Are you a master of Japanese cuisine with a passion for crafting exceptional dining experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen where creativity and precision come together? If so, we're looking for a visionary Head Chef to take the helm of our culinary team.

This is your opportunity to lead a dynamic kitchen, drive menu innovation, and shape the future of Japanese dining - from exquisite restaurant creations to premium catering experiences.

What You'll Do

Culinary Excellence & Menu Innovation

• Craft exceptional, authentic Japanese dishes, ensuring consistency in flavor, presentation, and portioning.
• Push culinary boundaries while respecting traditional techniques.
• Oversee the preparation of a diverse selection of Japanese specialties, from fine dining creations to premium bento boxes.
• Maintain high-quality standards and ensure adherence to franchise recipes and ingredient lists.

Kitchen Operations & Quality Control

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth coordination between kitchen and service teams.
• Uphold strict food safety, hygiene, and quality standards at all times.
• Monitor inventory, food costs, and waste management to maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Conduct regular quality checks, including taste testing and kitchen inspections.
• Manage staff scheduling to optimize productivity and minimize overtime.

Financial & Inventory Management

• Manage food and labor budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness without compromising quality.
• Work with management to establish pricing strategies and control expenses.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with food suppliers and vendors to source the best ingredients at the best prices.
• Oversee ordering and stock management to ensure freshness and avoid over-ordering.

Customer Experience & Brand Engagement

• Elevate the guest dining experience with meticulous attention to detail in food preparation and presentation.
• Engage with customers to share the story behind the cuisine and create a memorable connection.
• Address special requests, compliments, and feedback with professionalism and a customer-first mindset.

Leadership & Team Development

• Inspire, mentor, and lead a high-performing kitchen team.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented kitchen culture built on respect, excellence, and passion.
• Conduct performance evaluations, training, and mentorship to support career growth within the team.

Beyond the Kitchen

• Represent the brand at external catering events, ensuring top-tier service and execution.
• Collaborate with management to align kitchen operations with broader business goals.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the evolving needs of the business.

What You Bring to the Table

• A Culinary Arts degree or equivalent experience in a Japanese restaurant.
• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, ideally in Japanese cuisine.
• Deep expertise in Japanese culinary techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety standards.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, train, and manage a dynamic team.
• A strategic mindset with a strong grasp of cost control, budgeting, and inventory management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional attention to detail in presentation, consistency, and quality.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with customers and team members effectively.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and public holidays as needed.
• Proficiency in Japanese is a plus, but not required.

If you are interested in the role and would like to discuss the opportunity further, please click apply now or email Jeremy Tang at for more information.

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to, therefore if you do not receive a response within 14 days, please accept this as notification that you have not been shortlisted.