Restaurant head chef wanted for a Japanese restaurant

Head Chef wanted for Tokyo Restaurant

• Are you passionate about Japanese cooking, quality and strong teamwork?

Workplace: Tokyo Restaurant, Vesterbrogade 77, 1620 København V

Type of employment: Full-time, permanent

Start date: December 2026

About us

Tokyo Restaurant is an authentic Japanese restaurant with a focus on quality, guest experience and culture. We serve traditional Japanese dishes with respect for ingredients and the traditions of the Japanese kitchen.

We are a passionate team that works closely together every day to give our guests a good and memorable experience.

👨🍳 The position

We are looking for a dedicated and structured head chef who can take responsibility for the daily kitchen operations and lead our kitchen team.

You actively participate in cooking and ensure that the kitchen delivers consistent quality – even when it is busy. You work closely with the owner and the restaurant's service staff.

Your tasks

• Prepare and plate dishes with focus on taste, quality and presentation.
• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team.
• Plan the kitchen's work and ensure a smooth flow during service.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene requirements and follow up on self-checks.
• Handle ingredient ordering, stock management and raw material consumption.
• Maintain focus on portion sizes, food waste and the kitchen's economy.
• Train new employees and ensure common work routines.
• Contribute to the development of menus and seasonal dishes with respect for the restaurant's Japanese identity.

🧾 We expect that you

• Have solid experience as a chef and preferably experience in kitchen leadership.
• Have experience with Japanese cuisine and an understanding of Japanese ingredients and techniques.
• Are structured, responsible and solution-oriented.
• Can stay composed and work efficiently in a busy daily routine.
• Have good communication skills and can provide clear, constructive instructions.
• Contribute to a positive team culture with respect and good collaboration.
• Can communicate in English. Danish and Japanese are a plus.

We offer

• A central role with responsibility for the kitchen in a restaurant in development.
• Opportunity to shape menus, work routines and the kitchen's development.
• Close collaboration with the owner and a dedicated team.
• An work environment focused on quality, collaboration and job satisfaction.
• Fixed salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Working hours according to the rota with evening and weekend work and flexibility by agreement.

Interested?

Send your application and CV to [email protected] with the subject “Head Chef – Tokyo Restaurant” .

Please tell us about your experience with Japanese cooking, your approach to kitchen leadership and why you want to become part of our team.

We look forward to hearing from you!