Management Trainee Kitchen (Training in Japan)

Job Title: Management Trainee - Kitchen

Monthly Salary: UP to $3800 (Negotiable)

Working Address: TBC

Working hours: 6-day work week, 44 hours (shift-based typically 8hrs x 5 days + 4hrs x 1 day).

1 day off per week based on rotational basis.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare fried dishes (tempura, deep-fried items)

• Prepare soups (miso soup, fish stock soup, and other Japanese soups)

• Prepare chawanmushi, salads, side dishes, and desserts

• Handle ingredient preparation and mise en place

• Manage inventory and ingredient ordering

• Maintain kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and HACCP compliance

• Oversee equipment maintenance and care

• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff through on-the-job coaching

• Coordinate with Japanese management, sushi counter, and service teams

Qualification and Requirements:

Must-Have:

• Passion for cooking and a meticulous approach to food - someone who takes pride in every dish and is committed to delivering consistent quality

• Strong teamwork and communication skills - close coordination with the sushi counter and service teams is essential. You should thrive as part of a collaborative kitchen brigade

• Growth mindset - a desire to develop into a kitchen leader who manages the full back-of-house operation

Nice-to-Have:

• Cooking experience in any type of restaurant or food establishment

• Experience in Japanese cuisine

• Food safety knowledge or certifications

• Japanese language ability (useful for daily communication with Japanese management and for participating in training programmes in Japan)

• Inventory or cost management experience

• Leadership or team development experience

Who We're Looking For:

• Someone who takes pride in back-of-house work and finds fulfilment in supporting the team

• A person who strives for speed, accuracy, and quality in every task

• Someone who proactively suggests improvements to processes and efficiency

• A professional with high standards of hygiene and food safety awareness

• A person who wants to grow into leading our kitchen team over the long term

Benefits:

• OT Payable

• AWS Provided

• AL starts from 7 days (Up to 14 Days)

• Staff Meal Provided

• Group Insurance Coverage

• Overseas training programme in Japan included

Nextbeat Singapore Pte Ltd

EA License Number: 22C1267

EA Personnel: R22107133