Management Trainee — Kitchen (Training in Japan)

Job Title: Management Trainee — Kitchen Monthly Salary: UP to $3800 (Negotiable) Working Address: TBC Working hours: 6-day work week, 44 hours (shift-based; typically 8hrs x 5 days + 4hrs x 1 day). 1 day off per week based on rotational basis. What You’ll Do: • Prepare fried dishes (tempura, deep-fried items) • Prepare soups (miso soup, fish stock soup, and other Japanese soups) • Prepare chawanmushi, salads, side dishes, and desserts • Handle ingredient preparation and mise en place • Manage inventory and ingredient ordering • Maintain kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and HACCP compliance • Oversee equipment maintenance and care • Train and mentor junior kitchen staff through on-the-job coaching • Coordinate with Japanese management, sushi counter, and service teams Qualification and Requirements: Must-Have: • Passion for cooking and a meticulous approach to food — someone who takes pride in every dish and is committed to delivering consistent quality • Strong teamwork and communication skills — close coordination with the sushi counter and service teams is essential. You should thrive as part of a collaborative kitchen brigade • Growth mindset — a desire to develop into a kitchen leader who manages the full back-of-house operation Nice-to-Have: • Cooking experience in any type of restaurant or food establishment • Experience in Japanese cuisine • Food safety knowledge or certifications • Japanese language ability (useful for daily communication with Japanese management and for participating in training programmes in Japan) • Inventory or cost management experience • Leadership or team development experience Who We’re Looking For: • Someone who takes pride in back-of-house work and finds fulfilment in supporting the team • A person who strives for speed, accuracy, and quality in every task • Someone who proactively suggests improvements to processes and efficiency • A professional with high standards of hygiene and food safety awareness • A person who wants to grow into leading our kitchen team over the long term Benefits: • OT Payable • AWS Provided • AL starts from 7 days (Up to 14 Days) • Staff Meal Provided • Group Insurance Coverage • Overseas training programme in Japan included • Nextbeat Singapore Pte Ltd EA License Number: 22C1267 EA Personnel: R22107133