via reed · 11 June 2026 ·2 days ago

Japanese Restaurant Chef

Centre People Appointments
Canterbury Full-time GBP 24,784 – 29,250
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A family-owned Japanese restaurant in Canterbury is seeking a chef. Kitchen experience is not required for this role. You will be responsible for preparing authentic Japanese food, with a focus on fresh seasonal ingredients.

*YMS and graduate visa holder can apply for this role if your visa doesn’t expire within 1 year.

LOCATION: Canterbury

SALARY: £12.71~15.00/hour *depending on your experience

WORKING TIME: 5 day work schedule - Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30am to 10:30pm.

*Occasional overtime until around 11:00pm.

*You must be able to work on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

JAPANESE RESTAURANT CHEF MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepare food using knowledge of Japanese cuisine and cooking techniques and working with the team

  • Prepare and serve a wide range of Japanese food including ramen, sushi, rice bowls, curry, and side dishes

  • Efficiently handle day-to-day operations, working closely with other members of the team as a chef

JAPANESE RESTAURANT CHEF IDEAL CANDIDATE:
  • Interest in Japanese food and willingness to work in a positively for a long-term

  • Business level English required

  • Able to work in a family-friendly environment and communicate smoothly with other members of the team

  • Excellent customer service skills with the ability to be flexible

** All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

(Ref: KF47409)

If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days.

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.

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