Chef

Ichimatsu Investment Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Menu development

Supportive environment

Leadership growth

Job summary

Robata Akari in Singapore is seeking a Senior Chef to lead our Japanese robatayaki kitchen. You will oversee the preparation of robatayaki and charcoal-grilled dishes, ensure food quality, taste, presentation, and consistency, and train the kitchen team for efficient daily operations.

The ideal candidate has proven leadership as a Senior or Sous Chef, with strong knowledge of Japanese cooking techniques and food safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Chef or similar leadership role.
• Experience in Japanese cuisine highly preferred.
• Knowledge of robatayaki and charcoal grilling is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Good knowledge of food safety, kitchen hygiene, and inventory control.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee the preparation of Japanese dishes, with a focus on robatayaki and charcoal-grilled items.
• Ensure food quality, taste, presentation, and consistency meet the restaurant's standards.
• Lead, supervise, and train kitchen team members to maintain efficient daily operations.
• Develop new dishes and contribute creative ideas for seasonal menus and daily specials.
• Monitor food costs, portion control, stock levels, and ingredient usage to minimise wastage.
• Manage food preparation, kitchen inventory, ordering, and receiving of ingredients.
• Ensure proper food storage, hygiene, sanitation, and compliance with food safety regulations.
• Coordinate closely with the Restaurant Manager and Front-of-House team to ensure smooth service.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and well-managed kitchen environment.
• Take responsibility for kitchen performance and support continuous improvement in food quality and operational efficiency.

Skills

Senior Chef

Leadership

Japanese cuisine

Robatayaki

Kitchen management

Job description

About the role

Robata Akari is seeking a Senior Chef to join our Japanese robatayaki restaurant kitchen team. You will prepare and oversee the preparation of Japanese dishes with a focus on robatayaki and charcoal-grilled items, ensuring food quality, taste, presentation, and consistency meet our restaurant's standards. You will lead, supervise, and train kitchen team members to maintain efficient daily operations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee the preparation of Japanese dishes, with a focus on robatayaki and charcoal-grilled items
• Ensure food quality, taste, presentation, and consistency meet the restaurant's standards
• Lead, supervise, and train kitchen team members to maintain efficient daily operations
• Develop new dishes and contribute creative ideas for seasonal menus and daily specials
• Monitor food costs, portion control, stock levels, and ingredient usage to minimise wastage
• Manage food preparation, kitchen inventory, ordering, and receiving of ingredients
• Ensure proper food storage, hygiene, sanitation, and compliance with food safety regulations
• Coordinate closely with the Restaurant Manager and Front-of-House team to ensure smooth service
• Maintain a clean, organised, and well-managed kitchen environment
• Take responsibility for kitchen performance and support continuous improvement in food quality and operational efficiency

About you

• Proven experience as a Senior Chef, Sous Chef, or in a similar kitchen leadership role
• Experience in Japanese cuisine is highly preferred
• Knowledge of robatayaki, charcoal grilling, and Japanese cooking techniques is an advantage
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills
• Good knowledge of food safety, kitchen hygiene, and inventory control
• Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Responsible, organised, hands-on, and passionate about food quality
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays according to the restaurant's operating schedule

About us

Robata Akari is a Japanese robatayaki restaurant offering quality Japanese cuisine with a focus on fresh ingredients, charcoal grilling, authentic flavours, and excellent dining experiences.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and skills
• Opportunity to contribute to menu development and kitchen improvement
• A supportive working environment
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills and grow with the restaurant