Head Chef

Located in the prestigious area of Jakarta, our new restaurant concept under the Soichiro Group (Soichiro Irori Style Japanese Steakhouse) offers an elevated dining experience where culinary artistry meets exceptional hospitality.

We are seeking a Head Chef to join our kitchen team and lead our culinary operations. The Head Chef will be responsible for designing and executing high-quality Japanese cuisine, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards of taste, presentation, and consistency. This role also involves leading the kitchen team, managing daily operations, and maintaining strict hygiene and food safety standards.

The ideal candidate is passionate about Japanese cuisine, experienced in fast-paced kitchen environments, and confident in live cooking performance in front of guests. Strong leadership, creativity in menu development, and the ability to maintain operational excellence are essential to succeed in this role.

Job Descriptions

1. Lead kitchen operations for a new Japanese concept restaurant under Soichiro Group

2. Design, develop, and execute premium Japanese-inspired menus

3. Supervise daily kitchen activities to ensure smooth and efficient service

4. Train, guide, and manage kitchen staff performance

5. Maintain consistent food quality, taste, and presentation standards

6. Enforce strict hygiene, safety, and kitchen cleanliness standards

7. Coordinate with management for menu updates and operational improvements

8. Execute live cooking presentation aligned with restaurant concept

9. Ensure overall kitchen readiness for daily service and peak hours

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field is preferred, but graduates from culinary school with relevant experience may also be considered.

2. Minimum 3+ years experience in professional kitchen operations

3. Strong understanding of Japanese cuisine

4. Experience in sushi is a plus point

5. Proven leadership ability in managing kitchen teams

6. Able to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environment

7. Strong discipline, communication, and operational mindset

Placement: Jakarta