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Helmed by Chef Takeshi Nakayama, Shin Terroir is a Japanese yakitori omakase restaurant in Singapore that highlights seasonality, ingredient quality, and traditional grilling techniques throughout its menu. At the heartof the restaurant is a custom three-tier grill from Osaka, where skewers are cooked over Wakayama oak binchtan charcoal to bring out clean, balanced flavours. The dining experience is complemented by a carefully curated beverage program featuring Champagnes and Burgundies, selected to enhance each course.
Job Overview
We are looking for a dedicated Chef de Partie (CDP) with a strong passion for Japanese cuisine. The CDP will be responsible for running an assigned kitchen section, ensuring consistency, and delivering high-qualitydishes according to restaurant standards. This role requires precision, discipline, and a solid or basic understanding of Japanese cooking methods and ingredients.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee a designated section
- Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the highest standard, ensuring consistency and authenticity.
- Assist in developing new dishes and seasonal specials under the guidance of senior chefs.
- Maintain mise en place, ensuring readiness and efficiency for service.
- Monitor stock rotation (FIFO) and ensure proper storage of Japanese ingredients.
- Uphold food hygiene, safety, and sanitation standards at all times.
- Communicate effectively with kitchen and service teams during service.
- Train and support Commis Chefs or kitchen assistants within the section.
- Report any issues with equipment, stock shortages, or quality concerns to Sous Chef.
Requirements
- Experience on a yakitori grill
- Experience working directly with a Japanese chef, preferably in an omakase or yakitori setting
- Strong knowledge of Japanese cooking techniques (skewering, grilling over binchotan, dashi, knife skills, etc.)
- Minimum 2-3 years of kitchen experience, preferably in a Japanese restaurant.
- Ability to work independently in a section while being a team player.
- High attention to detail, presentation, and consistency.
- Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions from senior chefs.
Compensation and benefits
- Opportunities to deepen skills in Japanese omakase and Yakitori cuisine
- Competitive salary