Chef

ICHIMATSU INVESTMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meal

Professional working environment

Skill development in Japanese cuisine

Job summary

Robata Akari in Singapore is seeking a Japanese Cuisine Chef to join our team, delivering charcoal-grilled robatayaki and authentic Japanese dishes. You will work in a dinner-service, shift-based environment with 6 days off per month, focusing on consistent quality and teamwork with kitchen and service staff.

Previous experience in Japanese cuisine and robata grilling is preferred; you should be able to thrive in a fast-paced setting and maintain high hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant kitchen experience preferred.
• Previous experience in Japanese cuisine is preferred.
• Good knowledge of Japanese ingredients and cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook Japanese dishes according to the restaurant's recipes and standards.
• Assist with robatayaki / charcoal grilling and other kitchen preparations.
• Ensure food quality, taste and presentation are maintained consistently.
• Prepare ingredients, sauces and mise en place for daily service.
• Maintain proper food storage, handling and hygiene standards.
• Keep the kitchen and workstations clean and organised.
• Follow food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Assist with stock checking, preparation and minimising food wastage.
• Work closely with the kitchen and service team to ensure smooth operations.
• Support the Senior Chef / Kitchen team with daily kitchen duties.
• Perform other kitchen duties as required.

Job description

Robata Akari | Singapore

We are looking for a Japanese Cuisine Chef to join our team at Robata Akari, a Japanese robatayaki restaurant offering charcoal-grilled dishes and Japanese cuisine.

We are looking for a hardworking, responsible and passionate chef who can support our kitchen team and maintain consistent food quality during daily operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook Japanese dishes according to the restaurant's recipes and standards.
• Assist with robatayaki / charcoal grilling and other kitchen preparations.
• Ensure food quality, taste and presentation are maintained consistently.
• Prepare ingredients, sauces and mise en place for daily service.
• Maintain proper food storage, handling and hygiene standards.
• Keep the kitchen and workstations clean and organised.
• Follow food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Assist with stock checking, preparation and minimising food wastage.
• Work closely with the kitchen and service team to ensure smooth operations.
• Support the Senior Chef / Kitchen team with daily kitchen duties.
• Perform other kitchen duties as required.

Requirements

• Previous experience in Japanese cuisine is preferred.
• Experience in robata / charcoal grilling is an advantage.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant kitchen experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of Japanese ingredients and cooking techniques.
• Able to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Responsible, hardworking and willing to learn.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Able to maintain good hygiene and food safety standards.
• Food Hygiene certification is an advantage.
• Singaporeans, PRs and eligible foreign candidates are welcome to apply, subject to work pass requirements.

Working Hours

• Full-time position
• Dinner-service restaurant
• Shift-based working hours
• 6 days off per month

We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Staff meal.
• Professional working environment.
• Opportunity to develop skills in Japanese cuisine and robatayaki.