CHEF UKIYO

BBQ Chef - Job Description

Position: BBQ Chef

Department: Kitchen / Food & Beverage

Reports To: Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

Job Responsibilities

. Prepare, season, marinate, and cook a variety of meats, poultry, seafood, and vegetables for BBQ/grill service.

. Operate charcoal, gas, electric, or other commercial BBQ and grilling equipment safely and efficiently.

. Control grilling temperature and cooking time to ensure food is properly cooked while maintaining taste, texture, and presentation.

. Prepare BBQ sauces, marinades, seasonings, and other ingredients according to restaurant recipes and standards.

. Cut, portion, trim, and prepare meat and other ingredients before cooking.

. Monitor food quality, freshness, portion size, and presentation before serving.

. Ensure raw and cooked food is handled and stored separately to prevent cross-contamination.

. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of BBQ stations, grills, exhaust areas, utensils, equipment, and surrounding work areas.

. Follow food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and hygiene requirements at all times.

. Check and maintain sufficient stock of meat, seafood, vegetables, sauces, seasonings, charcoal, and other BBQ supplies.

. Assist with receiving, checking, storing, and rotating food ingredients using FIFO principles.

. Minimise food wastage and ensure proper portion control.

. Coordinate with kitchen and service staff to ensure customer orders are prepared accurately and promptly.

. Carry out daily opening and closing procedures for the BBQ station.

. Report equipment defects, food quality issues, or stock shortages to the supervisor or management.

. Assist with kitchen preparation and other cooking duties during busy periods when required.

. Perform other kitchen-related duties assigned by the Head Chef or management.

Requirements

. Relevant experience as a BBQ Chef, Grill Cook, Chef, or similar kitchen position preferred.

. Knowledge of BBQ/grilling techniques, meat preparation, marination, and temperature control.

. Good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety practices.

. Able to work in a hot kitchen environment and stand for extended periods.

. Able to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays when required.

. Able to work effectively as part of a kitchen team.

. Good attention to food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and presentation.

Key Skills

BBQ & grilling techniques . Meat preparation . Marination . Food safety & hygiene . Temperature control . Portion control . Kitchen operations . Inventory control . Teamwork . Time management