Chef (Japanese Cuisine)

TOMO IZAKAYA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Japanese restaurant in Singapore is seeking a skilled Assistant Chef to support the Head Chef in kitchen operations. The role involves supervising kitchen staff, ensuring food quality standards, and maintaining effective kitchen management processes. Candidates should have experience in Japanese cuisine and culinary qualifications, along with a passion for food and service. Join us and help cultivate a positive kitchen environment while embracing new ideas and processes.

Qualifications

• Skills and technique in Japanese cuisine are required.
• Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge.
• Adaptability to change and embrace new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in the kitchen operations.
• Supervise the kitchen team for efficiency.
• Teach new staff the kitchen’s SOPs.
• Maintain daily roster to ensure minimum labour cost.
• Ensure food standards consistency.

Skills

Experience in Japanese cuisine

Team player

Ability to work unsupervised

Passion for great food and service

Education

Culinary qualification and certifications

Job description

Job Description

• Assist the Head Chef in the operation of the kitchen.
• Assist the Head Chef to supervise the kitchen team during the shift to attain efficiency and effectiveness in kitchen operations.
• Work closely with Head Chef on daily kitchen operation management.
• Ensure that new staff under training are taught the right processes abiding to the kitchen’s SOPs.
• Assist Head Chef in all aspects in the implementation of new, special and promotional menu items.
• Maintain an effective daily roster to ensure minimum labour cost.
• Ensure consistency in the food standards.

Requirements

• Experience in Japanese cuisine, skill and technique is required.
• Possess relevant culinary qualification and certifications.
• Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you.
• Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes.
• Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work.
• Passion for great food and great service.
• Team player with positive mindset.