Teppanyaki Chef

Private Advertiser; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Teppanyaki Chef in Cebu City to prepare and cook premium Japanese dishes using teppanyaki grills. You will perform grilling, searing, and live demonstrations, engaging guests while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.

The role requires 1–2 years of experience in luxury or fine-dining settings, strong knife skills, knowledge of HACCP, and the ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience as a Teppanyaki Chef in luxury or fine-dining settings.
• Strong knowledge of Japanese cuisine and teppanyaki techniques.
• Experience handling premium meat and seafood.
• Excellent knife skills and food preparation techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles.
• Good communication and guest-interaction skills.
• Capable of performing live cooking in front of guests.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook premium Japanese dishes using the teppanyaki grill according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Perform teppanyaki cooking techniques, including grilling, searing, sautéing, flambéing, and presentation.
• Conduct live cooking demonstrations and engage with guests during dining.
• Prepare high-quality seafood, meats, vegetables, rice, sauces, and other Japanese ingredients.
• Ensure proper portioning, seasoning, temperatures, and presentation of all dishes.
• Maintain consistency in taste, quality, and presentation with restaurant standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Wagyu, premium seafood, scallops, lobster, prawns, and Japanese vegetables.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and preparation following food safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the teppanyaki station and equipment.
• Monitor food quality and freshness and report concerns.
• Coordinate with kitchen, service, and management to ensure smooth service.
• Assist in menu preparation, recipe development, mise en place, and kitchen prep.
• Minimize food wastage and manage ingredients and kitchen supplies.
• Handle kitchen equipment safely and report issues promptly.
• Provide a polished, professional, hospitable experience to guests.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Sous/Executive Chef.

Skills

Teppanyaki expertise

Knife skills

Food safety HACCP

Guest interaction

Live cooking in front of guests

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook premium Japanese dishes using the teppanyaki grill according to established recipes and quality standards.

• Perform teppanyaki cooking techniques, including grilling, searing, sautéing, flambéing, and food presentation.

• Conduct live cooking demonstrations and engage appropriately with guests during the dining experience.

• Prepare high-quality seafood, meats, vegetables, rice, sauces, and other Japanese ingredients.

• Ensure proper portioning, seasoning, cooking temperatures, and presentation of all dishes.

• Maintain consistency in taste, quality, and presentation in accordance with the restaurant's standards.

• Demonstrate knowledge of premium ingredients such as Wagyu, premium seafood, scallops, lobster, prawns, and Japanese vegetables.

• Ensure proper handling, storage, and preparation of ingredients following food safety and sanitation standards.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the teppanyaki station, equipment, and surrounding work areas.

• Monitor food quality and freshness and report any concerns regarding ingredients or equipment.

• Coordinate closely with the kitchen team, service team, and restaurant management to ensure smooth service.

• Assist in menu preparation, recipe development, mise en place, and kitchen preparations as required.

• Minimize food wastage and properly manage ingredients and kitchen supplies.

• Handle kitchen equipment safely and report equipment issues or maintenance requirements promptly.

• Provide a polished, professional, and hospitable experience to guests consistent with a luxury Japanese dining concept.

• Perform other culinary duties as assigned by the Sous Chef or Executive Chef.

Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years of experience as a Teppanyaki Chef, preferably in a Japanese, luxury hotel, fine-dining restaurant, or high-end dining establishment.

• Strong knowledge of Japanese cuisine and teppanyaki cooking techniques.

• Experience handling premium meat and seafood products.

• Excellent knife skills and food preparation techniques.

• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles.

• Good communication and guest-interaction skills.

• Confident and comfortable performing live cooking in front of guests.

• Creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about Japanese cuisine.

• Able to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and shifting schedules.