Ramen Kitchen Lead & Menu Innovator

Ikigai Ramen; Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals on shift

Permanent position

Job summary

Ikigai Ramen in Canberra is seeking a skilled chef to join our busy, high-volume kitchen. You will plan and cook ramen and menu items to our recipes, train junior staff and help manage costs and stock.

Ideal candidates have at least two years as a chef, a Food Safety knowledge and a willingness to work evenings and weekends. Japanese cuisine experience is a bonus but not required; we value reliability and teamwork in a locally owned restaurant.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent trade qualification.
• At least 2 years' full-time experience as a chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience working in a busy, high-volume kitchen.
• Working knowledge of food safety and hygiene rules.
• Ability to lead a small team during service.
• Experience with Japanese cuisine or ramen is an advantage but not required.
• Availability for evening, weekend and public holiday shifts on a rotating roster.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare menu items, including broths, tare, noodles, toppings and small plates, to the restaurant's recipes and standards.
• Cook and plate dishes during service with consistent portioning, flavour and presentation.
• Work with the Head Chef on menu development, specials and costing of new dishes.
• Check stock levels, place orders with suppliers and manage food costs and wastage.
• Keep the kitchen compliant with food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements, including temperature logs and correct storage.
• Train and supervise junior cooks and kitchen hands, and check their work during service.
• Keep equipment clean and in good working order and report maintenance issues.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

High-volume kitchen

Evening shifts

Weekend shifts

Japanese cuisine

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Ikigai Ramen in Canberra is seeking a skilled chef to join our busy, high-volume kitchen. You will plan and cook ramen and menu items to our recipes, train junior staff and help manage costs and stock.

Ideal candidates have at least two years as a chef, a Food Safety knowledge and a willingness to work evenings and weekends. Japanese cuisine experience is a bonus but not required; we value reliability and teamwork in a locally owned restaurant.