TEPPANYAKI CHEF

PT Petgo Bastian; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 89,280,000 - 133,920,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jittlada Royal Thai Cuisine in Jakarta is seeking an experienced Teppanyaki Chef to prepare and cook teppanyaki dishes with precision and style. You will ensure recipes, portion sizes and presentation meet standards while engaging guests at the teppanyaki station.

Safety and sanitation are paramount; maintain equipment, coordinate with front-of-house, and adapt to a fast-paced environment. Culinary qualifications are preferred and flexibility for shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Teppanyaki Chef or similar specialist cooking role in a professional kitchen.
• Demonstrated expertise in teppanyaki cooking techniques, knife skills and food preparation.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene standards and kitchen health and safety regulations.
• Excellent physical stamina and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-temperature environment.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and entertain guests.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions from senior kitchen staff.
• Attention to detail and commitment to consistent quality presentation and taste.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.
• Knowledge of various ingredients, flavour profiles and dietary requirements is advantageous.
• Relevant culinary qualifications or certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of teppanyaki dishes including meat, seafood, vegetables and noodles on the teppanyaki griddle with precision and consistency
• Execute all dishes according to established recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and sanitation throughout all cooking processes
• Engage professionally and entertainingly with diners whilst cooking, providing a memorable dining experience
• Manage cooking station organisation, ensuring all ingredients, tools and equipment are properly stocked and maintained
• Monitor food quality and temperature, ensuring all dishes meet company standards before service
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure timely and coordinated service delivery
• Adhere to all health, safety and food handling regulations and company policies
• Support kitchen team members and contribute to a positive working environment
• Maintain the teppanyaki griddle and cooking equipment in optimal working condition

Skills

Teppanyaki cooking

Knife skills

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Guest engagement

Education

Culinary qualification

Tools

Teppanyaki griddle

Kitchen knives

Cooking equipment maintenance

Job description

Prepare and cook a variety of teppanyaki dishes including meat, seafood, vegetables and noodles on the teppanyaki griddle with precision and consistency

Execute all dishes according to established recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards

Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and sanitation throughout all cooking processes

Engage professionally and entertainingly with diners whilst cooking, providing a memorable dining experience

Manage cooking station organisation, ensuring all ingredients, tools and equipment are properly stocked and maintained

Monitor food quality and temperature, ensuring all dishes meet company standards before service

Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure timely and coordinated service delivery

Adhere to all health, safety and food handling regulations and company policies

Support kitchen team members and contribute to a positive working environment

Maintain the teppanyaki griddle and cooking equipment in optimal working condition

What we're looking for

Proven experience as a Teppanyaki Chef or similar specialist cooking role in a professional kitchen environment

Demonstrated expertise in teppanyaki cooking techniques, knife skills and food preparation

Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene standards and kitchen health and safety regulations

Excellent physical stamina and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-temperature environment

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and entertain guests

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions from senior kitchen staff

Attention to detail and commitment to consistent quality presentation and taste

Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required

Knowledge of various ingredients, flavour profiles and dietary requirements is advantageous

Relevant culinary qualifications or certifications are preferred

THE JITTLADA ROYAL THAI CUISINE, The Leading of Thai Restaurant Group in Indonesia successfully operating in prime locations, such as leading shopping complexes and malls. Each restaurant does its best to cater to the different local lifestyles.