EXECUTIVE CHEF

Job Description & Core Responsibilities

Omakase & Kaiseki Menu Curation:
Design high-end, multi-course dining experiences that balance traditional Japanese culinary philosophy with innovative, modern gastronomy.

Exacting Knife Mastery & Prep Supervision:
Oversee and execute elite

itamae

skillsets, including intricate fish breakdown (

tsukuri

), precise sashimi slicing, aging techniques (

jukusei

), and traditional curing (

shime

).

Counter Service Guest Interaction:
Lead the interactive counter experience for guests, explaining the origin, seasonality, and story behind each dish or ingredient.

BOH Shokunin Mentorship:
Recruit, train, and instill the rigorous discipline of Japanese kitchen culture (

shokunin

craftsmanship) in the back-of-house brigade, specifically refining their precision knife and plating skills.

Waste & Yield Management:
Maintain precise cost control over exceptionally high-cost, perishable air-flown goods, optimizing yield tracking and minimizing waste while maintaining uncompromising Michelin-level quality.

FOH & Beverage Collaboration:
Partner with certified Sake Sommeliers (

Kikisake-shi

) to design cohesive beverage pairings that elevate the flavor profiles of the changing seasonal menu.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

Elite Culinary Background:
Typically

5 to 10+ years

of professional experience in premium Japanese cuisine, with at least 3 years in an Executive Chef or senior

Itamae

role at a luxury resort, Michelin-starred, or critically acclaimed

Omakase

venue.

Technical Mastery:
Deep technical mastery across traditional disciplines:
Agemono

(frying/tempura),

Yakimono

(grilling),

Nimono

(simmering), and elite

Sushi/Sashimi

construction.

Cultural & Sourcing Fluency:
A profound understanding of Japanese seasonality, micro-seasons, and the geographical origins of premium ingredients.

Language Proficiency (Preferred):
Fluency or professional proficiency in

Japanese

is highly preferred to facilitate daily direct ordering and negotiations with Japanese market suppliers and agricultural networks.

EPICUREANS PTE. LTD.