Chef

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