A Japanese restaurant chain with over 20 locations across the United States is seeking candidates who can excel as Kitchen Manager / Head Chef (Candidate).
The available locations are: Northern California (Silicon Valley area), Los Angeles area, Texas area, and New York area.
After training and skill assessment, placement will be determined based on experience and ability.
If you have prior experience as a head chef in Japan, you can leverage that experience in this role.
Job in USAEven if you haven’t held a head chef position, this is an opportunity to greatly utilize your skills through apprenticeship periods or cooking experience and grow into a leadership role.
<Job Overview>
・Quality control, hygiene management, operational management, recipe development
・Staff training, etc.
In this position, you will not only focus on creating the best dishes, but also collaborate with colleagues, store managers, and the team to plan events, manage budgets, and more. This is a role that will help solidify your professional mindset as you take the next step in your career, going beyond just cooking.
<Requirements>
・At least 4 years of full-time work experience in the restaurant industry in Japan (Part-time experience may be considered upon discussion).
・English proficiency (conversational level or higher is preferred).
Preferred Qualifications:
・Experience with ramen, udon, shabu-shabu, or soba.
・Experience in ramen, udon, or soba restaurant operations.
・Experience in shabu-shabu, izakaya, or Japanese cuisine.
・Possession of culinary certifications such as cooking license, food sanitation qualifications, pastry sanitation certificates, noodle-making skills, etc.
・College degree, preferably in economics, or graduation from a culinary school.
・Certifications such as Ramen Master, Noodle Sommelier, Sake Sommelier, etc.
【Keyword】
①Japanese
②Kitchen/Restaurant chef
③Management
| Employment Status | Full Time |
| Position | Kitchen Manager / Head Chef (Candidate) |
| Language | English/Japanese |
| Working Hours | 10:30～22:00 （Two days off per week) ・Working hours may vary depending on the assigned store ・Approximately 50-55 hours per week (with about 10 hours of actual work). |
| Salary60 | $5500～8400 /month (DOE） |
| Benefit | ・Workers’ compensation insurance provided ・Sick leave ・Retirement fund system ・Annual bonus (varies based on position and evaluation) ・Salary increases (based on position and evaluation) ・Housing selection support (advice on finding properties, etc.) ・VISA acquisition support (company covers all procedures and costs) ・Uniform provided (partial) ・Meal discount program ・Compliance with local laws and employment practices ・Refreshment leave (up to 21 days of long-term leave per year) ・Paid vacation available ・Christmas and Thanksgiving holidays provided ・Training period available (up to 6 months), probationary period also applies |