Cook / Kitchen Staff - Japanese Restaurant!

Career Nest Academy; Ajman; On-site; AED 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored UAE work visa

Medical insurance

Flight ticket allowance (biennial)

Staff meals provided

Annual leave after probation

Job summary

Career Nest Academy in Dubai is seeking a Cook / Kitchen Staff to join a premium Japanese fine-dining restaurant. The role focuses on precise execution of recipes, high-quality Wagyu and Japanese seafood, and strict kitchen standards under the Head Chef.

We value discipline, reliability, and strong knife skills, with a path from Cook to higher chef roles based on performance. On-site work with visa sponsorship and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Background in Japanese cuisine, fine-dining, or five-star hotel kitchens preferred.
• Experience with premium Wagyu and Japanese seafood is an advantage.
• Culinary qualification or professional cooking training preferred, but hands-on experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes, standards, and leadership guidance.
• Complete mise en place and keep station organized for fine-dining service.
• Handle Wagyu, seafood, and high-quality ingredients with care and proper portioning.
• Maintain precise cooking, seasoning, temperatures, and plating; ensure dish quality before service.
• Follow strict kitchen hygiene, storage, labeling, and stock rotation procedures.
• Communicate allergies and prevent cross-contact during service.
• Coordinate with other stations and service team for timely delivery and communication.
• Keep work areas clean and monitor ingredient use to minimize waste.

Skills

Japanese cuisine

Fine-dining experience

English communication

Knife skills

Team player

Food safety

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Job Title: Cook / Kitchen Staff

Location:Dubai, UAE

Working Model: On-site

Employment Type: Full-time (48 hours per week, 1 day off on Monday)

About the Role:We are a premium Japanese fine-dining restaurant located in The Dubai EDITION, with a shared ambition to earn Michelin stars and further industry recognition. We are looking for a disciplined and reliable Cook / Kitchen Staff member who takes pride in ingredient quality and consistent execution. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with premium Wagyu and Japanese seafood under the guidance of our Head Chef, developing your skills in a highly professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook dishes according to the restaurant's precise recipes, presentation standards, and instructions from the culinary leadership team.
• Complete daily mise en place and ensure the assigned station is organized for efficient and consistent fine-dining service.
• Handle premium Wagyu, Japanese seafood, and other high-quality ingredients with utmost care, applying correct trimming, portioning, and cooking techniques.
• Maintain precise cooking, seasoning, temperatures, and plating, checking the quality before any dish leaves the station.
• Follow strict kitchen food-safety, hygiene, storage, labeling, and stock-rotation procedures.
• Communicate allergies effectively and prevent cross-contact.
• Coordinate with other kitchen stations and the service team to deliver dishes at the correct pace, promptly communicating any shortages or quality issues.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean, monitor ingredient use to minimize waste, and actively participate in training, tastings, and menu preparation.

Candidate Profile & Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of professional kitchen experience; background in Japanese cuisine, fine-dining restaurants, or five-star hotel kitchens is highly preferred.
• Experience with premium beef and seafood is an advantage.
• Culinary qualification or professional cooking training is preferred, though equivalent hands-on kitchen experience is accepted.
• Working English sufficient to understand kitchen instructions, recipes, safety procedures, and to communicate during service (Japanese language skills are an advantage).
• Sound knife skills, accurate seasoning/plating abilities, and a strong understanding of hygiene, storage, and allergen procedures.
• A strong team player who can execute calmly under service pressure, takes direction well, and accepts feedback constructively.
• Must be eligible for a company-sponsored UAE work visa and have a notice period of maximum 30 days.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Total Monthly Salary
• Company-sponsored work visa.
• Individual medical insurance.
• Biennial flight ticket allowance (every two years).
• Staff meals provided.
• 30 days of annual leave after a 6-month probation period.
• Clear career progression path: Cook -> Demi Chef de Partie -> Chef de Partie -> Sous Chef (based on performance and opportunities).