Japanese Head Chef Agthia General Trading & Contracting Company

Head Chef –Contemporary Japanese Cuisine (Premium Dining)

Position: Head Chef (Executive Sous Chef) Japanese Restaurant

Cuisine Focus: Modern Japanese, Pan-Asian, Robata

Experience Required: 10–15 years, including 5–7 years in senior leadership roles

Professional Summary

We are seeking an accomplished Head Chef with extensive experience in premium Japanese and Pan-Asian dining, specializing in menus inspired by Zuma, Novikov Asian, and White Robata. The ideal candidate is innovative and creative, capable of delivering a refined dining experience that fuses Japanese tradition with modern flair, with experience in both menu creation and preopening of premium concepts

Core Competencies

• Menu Expertise: Sushi, sashimi, robata grill, tempura, dim sum, and contemporary sharing plates.

• Robata Expertise: Precision grilling of premium meats, seafood, and vegetables

• Leadership: Leading multicultural kitchen teams, mentoring chefs, maintaining high standards.

• Operations: Food costing, supplier management, inventory, HACCP, workflow efficiency.

• Quality & Creativity: Consistency in presentation, flavor, and brand alignment.

• Guest Experience: Delivering signature dishes that enhance brand reputation and loyalty.

Career Path Recommendation

• Chef de Partie / Line Chef (2–3 years) – Core Japanese culinary skills, sushi, robata, and Pan-Asian techniques.

• Sous Chef / Junior Sous Chef (2–3 years) – Kitchen management, staff training, menu support

• Head Chef / Executive Sous Chef (1–2 years) – Kitchen leadership, menu creation, operations oversight

Preferred Restaurant Background

Candidates from high-end Japanese/Pan-Asian concepts such as Zuma, Novikov (The Asian), ROKA, Nobu, Nozomi, Soy Tokyo, Bushido by Buddha-Bar, Katana Torii, or similar brands are preferred.

Career Highlights

• Led Japanese and Pan-Asian menu launches in premium dining venues

• Created signature robata dishes and innovative sushi concepts

• Trained and managed multicultural kitchen teams

• Collaborated with suppliers to source premium Japanese ingredients

• Balanced creativity with profitability while maintaining brand standards

Culinary Vision

To create a dynamic, sophisticated Japanese dining experience reflecting the energy of Zuma, the bold flavors of Novikov Asian, and the craftsmanship and localized interpretation of White Robata, while delivering an exceptional premium dining experience.