An authentic Japanese restaurant located in San Francisco(Bay Area), California is seeking an Tempura Chef.
We welcome a highly skilled Tempura Chef specializing in Japanese Tempura omakase style to lead our culinary team
<Job Overview>
This role requires a chef who can seamlessly blend traditional Japanese tempura techniques with the creative, curated spirit
of omakase-style dining.
Be passionate about innovation, ingredient-driven cuisine, and delivering a refined, personalized guest experience.
<Job Duties>
- Menu Development: Create and evolve a seasonal Japanese Tempura omakase menu that highlights regional flavors, premium ingredients, and unique storytelling through food.
- Guest Experience: Curate and execute intimate, multi–course tasting experiences with a deep focus on presentation, pacing, and personalization.
- Team Leadership: Manage, schedule, and mentor the kitchen team, promoting collaboration, precision, and culinary excellence.
- Quality Control: Ensure the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and kitchen safety are consistently met.
- Supplier Relations: Source premium ingredients locally and internationally; establish relationships with specialty purveyors and farms.
- Attend meetings and complete ongoing trainings as scheduled.
- Cost Management: Oversee kitchen budgeting, inventory, portioning, and food cost efficiency.• Collaboration: Work closely with front–of–house, sommelier, and operations team to provide a seamless and elevated dining experience.
- Innovation: Stay current on culinary trends and techniques; bring a modern, artistic touch to traditional Japanese dishes.
<Requirements>
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef, preferably in fine dining or omakase-style settings at the Michelin-star level.
- Deep knowledge of traditional Japanese Tempura cuisine and techniques.
- Artistic culinary presentation skills and a refined palate.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Fluent in Japanese a plus.
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment.
- Valid manager level California Safe Food Handler Certification
•Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person