Authentic Japanese Cuisine Chef — Full-Time

YOKIMONO PTE LTD; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness support

Passionate team

Collaborative culture

Job summary

YOKIMONO PTE LTD in the Philippines is seeking a skilled Japanese Food Chef to lead authentic Japanese cuisine preparation in a full-time role, ensuring authenticity and high standards. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, maintain hygiene, manage station, source quality ingredients, and collaborate with the team to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of relevant experience, formal Japanese cooking training, and fluency in English to communicate

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional chef experience, with Japanese cuisine focus.
• Formal culinary training or certification in Japanese cooking.
• Proficiency in traditional Japanese techniques and rice preparation.
• Strong knowledge of Japanese ingredients and authentic methods.
• Commitment to food safety, hygiene, and high-quality presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of authentic Japanese dishes using traditional techniques.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Ensure consistent quality, taste and presentation of all dishes.
• Source, select and prepare fresh ingredients with attention to quality.
• Manage and organise your station efficiently, maintaining order and cleanliness.
• Monitor food costs and minimise waste while maintaining quality.
• Respond to special dietary requirements and guest requests with professionalism and creativity.

Skills

Japanese cuisine

Knife skills

Food safety

Teamwork

English fluency

Ingredient knowledge

Education

Culinary training

Japanese cooking certificate

Job description

YOKIMONO PTE LTD in the Philippines is seeking a skilled Japanese Food Chef to lead authentic Japanese cuisine preparation in a full-time role, ensuring authenticity and high standards. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, maintain hygiene, manage station, source quality ingredients, and collaborate with the team to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of relevant experience, formal Japanese cooking training, and fluency in English to communicate