Japanese Chef

We are seeking an experienced Chef with a strong professional background in Japanese cuisine. This position requires hands-on experience preparing Japanese food in a professional kitchen and a deep understanding of Japanese ingredients, cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and kitchen standards.

This is not an entry-level position. Applicants without prior professional Japanese cuisine experience will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee Japanese dishes while maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
• Lead and train kitchen staff on proper preparation methods, portioning, cooking techniques, and plating.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, taste, and consistency during daily service.
• Manage food preparation, inventory, ordering, waste control, and kitchen organization.
• Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, storage, and handling procedures.
• Help improve recipes, preparation methods, and kitchen workflows.
• Maintain consistency across high-volume service periods.
• Monitor ingredient quality and ensure proper handling of Japanese ingredients and products.
• Work closely with management to maintain food cost and labor efficiency.

Required Experience

• Professional Japanese cuisine experience is REQUIRED.
• Strong knowledge of Japanese cooking techniques, ingredients, sauces, seasonings, and traditional flavor profiles is REQUIRED.
• Must have hands-on experience working in a professional Japanese restaurant or Japanese-focused kitchen.
• Must be comfortable preparing and managing multiple Japanese dishes in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of food preparation, kitchen organization, and quality control.
• Previous experience training or supervising kitchen staff is strongly preferred.
• Ability to maintain consistency and quality during high-volume service.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards for food quality.

Important

Please apply only if you have professional Japanese cuisine experience. Candidates without relevant Japanese kitchen experience will not be considered.

Pay: $18.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20.0 per week

Work Location: In person