About Us:Okami Restaurant is a well-established, family-friendly Japanese dining franchise with over 50 locations across Australia. Our QLD Dakabin st..
About Us:
Okami Restaurant is a well-established, family-friendly Japanese dining franchise with over 50 locations across Australia. Our QLD Dakabin store is part of the expanding Okami brand, offering an authentic all-you-can-eat Japanese dining experience at great value. The restaurant prides itself on delivering over 30 fresh, high-quality dishes, crafted to satisfy the tastes of a wide range of customers.
At Okami Dakabin, we focus on providing an exceptional dining experience, where our guests can enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine, from sushi and sashimi to hot dishes such as teriyaki, tempura, and more. Every dish is made to order, ensuring freshness and quality. Our emphasis on consistency, flavor, and excellent customer service is what sets us apart.
The QLD Dakabin location is one of our newer stores, and we are committed to maintaining the Okami brand’s reputation for delicious food, warm hospitality, and a welcoming atmosphere. As part of the Okami family, the successful candidate will play a vital role in upholding these standards and contributing to the store's growth and success.
Job Title: Head Chef
Required Qualifications:
• Must hold a minimum Diploma of Hospitality Management qualification (or equivalent), with proven competencies in kitchen management, staff supervision, and operational planning in the food service industry.
• Must also hold a qualification in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
Required Experience:
• A minimum of 3 years of full-time experience working as a Chef in a high-volume, multi-location restaurant chain, with expertise in preparing and presenting a wide range of traditional Japanese dishes.
• Extensive experience working across various restaurant locations, demonstrating an ability to adapt to different operational environments while maintaining consistent food quality and standards.
• Proven track record of improving food quality and driving customer satisfaction, including working in newly opened or underperforming locations to enhance kitchen operations and increase sales.
• Strong experience in supervising kitchen staff, including Sous Chefs, line cooks, and junior kitchen personnel, with a focus on training and mentoring to maintain high culinary standards.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with both kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth daily operations.
Required Skills:
• Expertise in traditional Japanese cuisine and the ability to execute and supervise the preparation of over 30 different menu items, with a deep understanding of authentic cooking techniques, including preparation, presentation, and quality control.
• Strong leadership skills, with the capability to manage a diverse kitchen team across multiple shifts and ensure that all staff adhere to established processes and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of food safety, hygiene regulations, and health department requirements, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and compliance within the kitchen.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, particularly in fast-paced kitchen environments, with a focus on maintaining consistency, addressing operational challenges, and improving kitchen efficiency.
• Proficiency in managing food costs and Labor budgets, with the ability to optimize kitchen resources and reduce wastage without compromising food quality.
Proposed tasks:
1. Menu Management and Contribution:
• Manage the execution of the established Okami franchise menu, ensuring consistency in the preparation and presentation of dishes across all shifts.
• While adhering to the fixed menu, contribute ideas for menu improvement and development, such as refining dish presentation or suggesting new items aligned with the Okami brand’s signature style and customer preferences. These suggestions will be submitted to the head office for review and potential inclusion across all Okami locations.
• Collaborate with the franchise’s head office when introducing seasonal specials or limited-time dishes, ensuring they meet Okami’s culinary standards and customer expectations.
2. Monitoring Quality of Dishes:
• Supervise and monitor the preparation, cooking, and presentation of all menu items to ensure uniformity with Okami’s high standards of quality.
• Conduct routine quality checks at each stage of preparation and before service, maintaining consistency in flavor, portion size, and visual appeal as outlined by Okami’s franchise guidelines.
3. Collaboration with Managers and Staff:
• Work closely the Front of House (FOH) Manager, to ensure smooth coordination between kitchen operations and dining service, addressing any food preparation or service issues.
• Regularly communicate with kitchen staff, including the Sous Che and line cooks to ensure efficient teamwork and timely food preparation.
• Participate in team meetings with kitchen staff to discuss any operational issues, staff performance, or updates on food safety practices, ensuring clear communication and smooth day-to-day operations.
4. Demonstrating Cooking Techniques and Advising:
• Provide hands-on demonstrations of advanced cooking techniques to the kitchen team, particularly for new or complex dishes, ensuring all staff are well-versed in Okami’s culinary methods.
• Offer guidance and advice to the team on improving kitchen efficiency, cooking procedures, and maintaining the high standards expected by the franchise.
5. Food Preparation and Cooking:
• Actively engage in preparing and cooking dishes during peak service times, particularly for key menu items, ensuring that the quality and presentation align with Okami’s standards.
• Take personal responsibility for preparing specialty or high-demand items when necessary to meet customer expectations.
6. Enforcing Hygiene and Safety Regulations:
• Enforce strict hygiene and safety regulations in the kitchen, ensuring all kitchen staff comply with food safety protocols, in line with local health regulations.
• Conduct regular hygiene inspections and ensure all staff maintain clean and safe food handling practices at all times.
7. Staff Selection, Training, and Supervision:
• Lead the selection process for hiring new kitchen staff, ensuring that each candidate meets Okami’s standards for skill and teamwork.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff, offering ongoing coaching to improve culinary skills, efficiency, and adherence to the Okami kitchen operations standards.
• Monitor the performance of all kitchen staff, including junior chefs and kitchen hands, providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
8. Food Storage and Preservation:
• Ensure proper storage and preservation of all food items in the kitchen, following Okami’s procedures for freezing, refrigeration, and inventory management to minimize waste and maintain freshness.
• Implement best practices for food preservation to ensure that all ingredients are used efficiently and meet the standards for quality and safety.
Proposed Annual Earnings for the position: $70,000 AUD-$80,000 depends on the working experience and skills.
