Japanese Cuisine Chef
Summary
Prepare and present authentic Japanese dishes, premium seafood, and steaks in a high-end kitchen, ensuring precision cooking and presentation across hot and cold stations.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and highly skilled Full Japanese Cuisine Chef who is also expertly knowledgeable in preparing premium seafood and steaks. In this role, you will handle authentic Japanese culinary offerings—spanning both cold and hot stations—while bringing advanced expertise in grilling, searing, and cooking high-end seafood and steak items to perfection.
Note: Applicants must currently reside within Saudi Arabia, possess valid residency status with no Huroob (absenteeism report), and be fully willing to relocate to different cities across the Kingdom as per business requirements. Applications are exclusively open to candidates of Indian, Filipino, Bangladeshi, Pakistani, and Nepalese nationalities.
Key Responsibilities
Full-Menu Japanese Cooking: Prepare, cook, and present a complete line of authentic Japanese dishes, including hot kitchen entries (Ramen, Tempura, Teppanyaki/Robata) and cold items (Sushi, Sashimi, Maki).
Seafood & Steak Specialization: Expertly handle, season, and cook premium cuts of steak (e.g., Wagyu, Ribeye, Tenderloin) to precise temperatures, alongside preparing and grilling diverse fresh seafood selections (e.g., lobster, prawns, salmon, and specialty fish) with mastery.
Precision Preparation & Knife Skills: Demonstrate exceptional knife skills for filleting fresh seafood, portioning meats, and preparing ingredients according to culinary standards.
Sauces & Accompaniments: Create signature stocks, glazes, marinades, and accompaniments that complement both Japanese dishes and high-end steak/seafood plates.
Plating & Presentation: Ensure every dish meets high visual standards, combining traditional Japanese aesthetics with appealing modern presentation for meats and seafood.
Quality & Inventory Control: Inspect incoming fresh produce, seafood, and meat for quality, monitor stock rotation, and manage kitchen inventory to minimize food waste.
Hygiene & Sanitation: Maintain an exceptionally clean workstation, adhering strictly to food safety regulations, temperature management, and proper cross-contamination protocols.
Candidate Requirements & Qualifications
Experience: Proven professional hands-on experience as a Japanese Chef, Grill/Steak Chef, or multi-skilled Line Chef within a high-standard restaurant, hotel, or fine-dining establishment.
Geographic & Legal Requirement: Must currently be located inside Saudi Arabia with valid residency status (Iqama) and absolutely NO Huroob status (must be eligible for transfer).
Mobility: Must be fully willing to be relocated to different cities within Saudi Arabia based on company operational needs.
Nationality Restriction: Open only to Indian, Filipino, Bangladeshi, Pakistani, and Nepalese nationals.
Technical Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of Japanese cuisine, coupled with proven capability in managing meat cooking temperatures (rare to well-done) and delicate seafood preparation.
Physical Stamina & Adaptability: Ability to perform efficiently in a fast-paced environment and maintain high concentration during peak service hours.