Japanese Restaurant Chef jobs

Our partner is a world-renowned luxury hospitality company operating exceptional properties and venues in major cities across the globe. As their next project unfolds, we are now seeking a Head Chef who is adept at Modern Japanese cuisine.

The Head Chef will lead the full culinary direction of a new flagship concept, from pre-opening through ongoing day-to-day operations. This role has full ownership of menu creation and direction, kitchen setup, team building and management, and implementing and upholding operational standards. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with a balance of creative artistry and operational discipline and know-how.

The key responsibilities include:

• Leading the culinary identity and direction of the concept;

• Designing enticing and apt menus spanning breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner;

• Working closely with the FOH team to ensure seamless, consistent service;

• Recruiting, training, and developing a high-calibre kitchen team to understand and appreciate the ingredients, techniques, and flavours of the dishes;

• Spearheading pre-opening activities including the selection of suppliers and kitchen setup.

We're after a candidate with:

• 5+ years of culinary experience in reputable Japanese restaurants in a major city;

• Prior experience working in high-volume, multi-faceted environments;

• Strong operational and business acumen;

• Both breadth and depth of knowledge in Japanese cuisine, ability to produce modenr dishes using traditional ingredients and techniques;

• Pre-opening experience in an international market;

• Proficiency in cost management, menu engineering, and operational scalability;

• Prior work experience in Hong Kong is required.

What's on the Table:

• 5-day work week, with weekends and public holidays off;

• A competitive salary above market standard;

• Annual leave entitlement above market standard;

• The opportunity to lead and define a flagship concept from the ground up.