Plan menu and design the plating presentation for each dish.
Ensure that all food meets the highest quality standards and is served on time.
Ensure high quality guest experience and able to lead and develop modern Izakaya concept along with the team to compete with free standing Izakaya concepts of similar calibre.
Support in other kitchen outlet when needed.
Hire and train staff to prepare and cook all the menu items.
Keep track of new trends in the market and create new recipes to regularly update the menu.
Collaborate with other outlet chefs in food preparation and presentation in line with market trends.
Assist the Executive Chef in compiling the annual marketing plans and budgets
Be responsible for and accountable for the overall food cost as well as kitchen supplies, kitchen energy costs and kitchen utensils in the assigned section.
Maximize efficiency and utilization of available resources to achieve better work performance.
Ensure all tasks are carried out according to regulations and required standards of performance.
Ensure personal hygiene and food hygiene standards complies with FSMS / HACCP standards.
Work closely with the restaurant service team in order to deliver luxury service in the dining area.
Ensure inventory, requisition, par stocks and control systems are in place to maintain cost control.
Be fully conversant with hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures.
Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management.
Perform other duties as directed by the management.
Work Experience
Minimum 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience of working as a Japanese Chef, preferably in a luxury hotel/restaurant.
Strong passion for creating authentic, modern, fusion and creative Japanese cuisine.
Able to work under pressure.
Possess good leadership and supervisory skills.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment, with a keen eye for quality control.
Knowledge of food and health safety standards including HACCP.