Job Title: Sous Chef
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and team leadership.
This role is essential in maintaining high food quality, ensuring kitchen efficiency, and developing culinary staff.
JOB OVERVIEW/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
- Supervise and guide kitchen staff
- Help plan and prepare menus and dishes
- Ensure food quality and presentation standards are met
- Monitor food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness
- Manage stock, ordering, and inventory control
- Step in to lead the kitchen when the Head Chef is absent
- Train and support junior kitchen staff
Training and support will be provided to help you succeed in the role.
REQUIREMENTS
【Must】
- Experience
- Practical experience in kitchen operations within restaurants, hotels, or resort environments
- Education and Qualification
- Valid working visa in Japan
- Possess adequate knowledge and experience to perform professional cooking duties
- Skills
- Fundamental cooking techniques and ingredient management skills
- Solid understanding of general kitchen duties such as preparation, cooking, cleaning, and hygiene control
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Language Skills
- Business level or above in English
- Competencies
- Strong sense of responsibility and professionalism
- Ability to cooperate with others to maintain a positive work environment
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations
- Friendly, polite, and professional attitude toward guests and colleagues
【Preferred】
- Experience
- Experience working as a Sous Chef or in a supervisory kitchen role
- Experience working in a fast-paced or multicultural team environment
- Education and Qualification
- Culinary license or relevant professional certification
