Japanese Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Mentor Fast-Paced Team

Leading Nation HK Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 469,000 - 725,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Marriage leave

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Compassionate leave

Medical allowance

Monthly card tips

Job summary

Leading Nation HK Limited, anchored in Hong Kong, seeks a talented Sous Chef for Torikaze with strong Japanese culinary skills. The role supports the Head Chef in menu development, oversees kitchen staff, and ensures top quality dishes while maintaining food safety standards.

The ideal candidate communicates effectively in Japanese, leads with confidence in a fast-paced kitchen, and mentors junior staff to uphold the brand’s high standards across our Asian portfolio.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a Japanese restaurant.
• Strong understanding of Japanese cooking techniques and ingredients.
• Proficiency in Japanese is essential for effective communication.
• Excellent leadership and teamwork skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in menu development and food preparation.
• Oversee kitchen staff and ensure efficient workflow.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Assist in inventory management and ordering supplies.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Japanese cuisine

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication in Japanese

Food safety

Job description

Leading Nation HK Limited, anchored in Hong Kong, seeks a talented Sous Chef for Torikaze with strong Japanese culinary skills. The role supports the Head Chef in menu development, oversees kitchen staff, and ensures top quality dishes while maintaining food safety standards.

The ideal candidate communicates effectively in Japanese, leads with confidence in a fast-paced kitchen, and mentors junior staff to uphold the brand’s high standards across our Asian portfolio.