Japanese Cuisine Chef

Japanese Cuisine Chef

As a UK-based food family business, they focus on delivering high-quality baked and convenience foods to the retail market. The company has grown through innovation, strong partnerships, and a commitment to quality and customer service. With operations supported across Europe, it combines traditional expertise with a modern approach to meet ever changing consumer demand.

About the job

The purpose of your role will be to coordinate new branded and own-label product development from concept to launch. You will acts as the link between production sites and commercial/brand teams, ensuring clear communication throughout the NPD process. You will support innovation by identifying food trends, managing packaging and sustainability projects, and working with stakeholders to deliver successful product launches that drive customer satisfaction and business growth.

Key tasks

• Prepare and cook authentic Japanese dishes to a consistently high standard of quality, taste, and presentation. Contribute to menu development by creating new dishes and keeping up to date with Japanese culinary trends and techniques.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure efficient service and smooth daily operations. Manage ingredients correctly to maintain quality and freshness, while monitoring food costs and reducing waste where possible.
• Maintain a clean, organised kitchen and ensure compliance with all food safety, health, and hygiene regulations. Consistently uphold high standards of food quality, presentation, and cleanliness.
• Support and mentor junior team members, promoting a positive and productive working environment. Participate in training and team meetings, respond professionally to customer feedback, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of kitchen operations.

About You

• Fluency in Japanese is essential however Sushi experience is not required.
• The successful candidate will have proven experience preparing traditional Japanese cuisine, with a strong understanding of authentic cooking techniques and ingredients. A creative approach to cooking and a genuine enthusiasm for Japanese culinary traditions will be highly valued.
• They will possess excellent knife skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality dishes. The ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment is essential.
• Thorough knowledge of food cost control and stock management, and the ability to train, mentor, and support junior team members.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are required, along with a good understanding of food safety, health, and hygiene regulations. Experience in stock control, inventory management, and ordering supplies would be advantageous.

More details

The Japanese Cuisine Chef job (ref:9069) is paying £50,000 - £60,000 according to your experience.

The working shifts are 06:00am to 14:30pm, and 14:00pm to 22:30pm however this may change due to operations needs.

The site is in West London and is commutable from Feltham, Chiswick, Richmond, Southall, Hayes, Hounslow, Harrow, Greenford, Uxbridge, Leatherhead, Guildford, Acton, Maidenhead, Bracknell and surrounding areas.

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