Head Chef, Japanese Kitchen

About us: kin Japanese Restaurant is a Japanese restaurant located in Cupertino, CA. We are hiring a Head Chef to lead our Japanese kitchen. Responsibilities: - Lead the hot kitchen: grilled items, tempura, simmered and cooked Japanese dishes - Design and update menus; maintain authentic flavors and presentation standards - Oversee daily prep, line execution, and quality control during service - Hire, train, and manage kitchen staff; build a strong kitchen culture - Manage food costs, inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships - Enforce food safety, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness standards Requirements: - 5+ years of experience in Japanese cuisine, with head chef or sous chef leadership experience - Mastery of core Japanese cooking techniques (grilling, tempura, simmering, etc.) - Strong leadership and communication skills; calm under pressure - Experience with food cost control and inventory management - Food handler certification (ServSafe a plus); must be authorized to work in the US Benefits: Competitive pay; benefits negotiable.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person