Head Chef

Location: SM Nuvali, Santa Rosa

Lead the kitchen launch and operational scaling of a new Japanese-inspired restaurant. We are seeking a hands-on culinary leader to master flat-iron griddle service, build kitchen systems, and mentor a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Kitchen Leadership: Train and mentor the kitchen staff, enforce SOPs, and maintain consistent service quality and high morale.
• Teppan & Culinary Mastery: Execute perfect flat-iron griddle cooking and oversee the production of Japanese staples, core sauces, dashi bases, and fermented items.
• Financial Control: Manage inventory, track food costs (COGS), optimize yields, and handle vendor relationships.
• Operational Standards: Enforce strict food safety (HACCP/DOH compliance) and ensure proper kitchen equipment maintenance.

Requirements

• Experience: 2–3+ years of professional culinary experience, with 1–2+ years in a senior leadership role
• Specialization: Strong background in Japanese cuisine and teppan griddle operations.
• Business & Tech Savvy: Proficient in food costing, Excel, and POS systems; capable of creating systems to support future multi-branch scaling.