Cook / Kitchen Staff - Japanese Restaurant!

Career Nest Academy; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company visa sponsorship

Medical insurance

Flight ticket allowance (biennial)

Staff meals

30 days annual leave

Career progression

Job summary

Career Nest Academy is hiring a Cook / Kitchen Staff in Dubai to join a premium Japanese fine-dining concept. You will work on-site with Wagyu and Japanese seafood, cooking to exact recipes under the Head Chef, and ensuring impeccable mise en place for high-end service.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years in professional kitchens, preferably in Japanese or fine-dining environments, with strong knife skills and strict hygiene practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional kitchen experience.
• Experience with Japanese cuisine, fine-dining, or 5-star hotel kitchens is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in English for kitchen instructions and service communication.
• Strong knife skills, seasoning, and plating abilities; knowledge of hygiene/storage/allergen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes according to precise recipes and guidance from culinary leadership.
• Complete daily mise en place; organize station for efficient, consistent service.
• Handle premium Wagyu and Japanese seafood with care, applying proper trimming and cooking techniques.
• Maintain cooking temperatures, seasoning, and plating; ensure quality before plating.
• Communicate allergies and avoid cross-contact; coordinate with service team to pace service.
• Keep work areas clean, monitor ingredient usage, and participate in training and menu prep.

Skills

Kitchen experience

English communication

Knife skills

Hygiene & safety

Team player

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).