Chef

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.

Interested candidates are welcome to submit their CV with details of their previous kitchen experience and relevant Japanese cuisine experience.

We are excited to launch a brand-new Japanese dining concept in the heart of Singapore – a Robatayaki-style restaurant offering an authentic, immersive experience. Guests will dine at an open-concept counter where they can enjoy premium ingredients flown in from Japan, prepared right before their eyes.