Company Overview
At Shinya Izakaya, we offer a cozy setting to enjoy authentic Japanese dishes like sushi, sashimi, and sizzling skewers. With fresh ingredients and bold flavors, we bring the true essence of izakaya dining to your table.
Job Summary
The Head Chef leads the culinary vision and daily kitchen operations of a new restaurant, ensuring food quality, team development, cost control, and compliance to deliver an exceptional dining experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead the culinary direction to align menus and kitchen practices with the restaurant's concept, brand standards, and business goals
- Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure consistent execution of dishes meeting quality and presentation standards
- Manage food cost by controlling inventory, minimizing wastage, and optimizing labor efficiency to support profitability
- Recruit, train, and develop kitchen team members to build a skilled, motivated, and professional workforce
- Ensure strict compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations to maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen environment
- Collaborate with front-of-house teams to coordinate service and deliver a seamless guest experience
- Contribute to creative culinary research and development and support group-wide initiatives to innovate menu offerings
- Maintain composure and apply solutions-focused problem-solving in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Proven experience as Head Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Senior Sous Chef prepared to advance into a leadership role
- Demonstrated leadership and kitchen management skills through team oversight and operational discipline
- Excellent palate with attention to detail and commercial awareness to maintain food quality and profitability
- Experience working in quality-driven or concept-led restaurants preferred
- Strong communication skills with a passion for mentoring and developing culinary talent
Other Information
Benefits
- Monthly salary: $7,000 - $9,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Collaborative leadership environment
- 5-day work week (44 hours per week)
- Group medical and hospitalization coverage
- Staff discounts
- Meals and transport benefits
