Salary of Culinary Chef

Position Location Type Japanese Proficiency Salary Range
Part-time Chef Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Part-time N3 1,150 JPY/hour ~
Full-time Chef Okayama Tamano-shi Full-time (Mid-career) N3 230,000 – 250,000 JPY/month
Part-time Chef Osaka Joto-ku Part-time N5 1,200 JPY/hour ~
Part-time Chef Tokyo Minato-ku Part-time N3, English 1,450 – 1,620 JPY/hour
Dispatching Chef Tokyo Koto-ku Dispatch N1 1,500 – 1,700 JPY/hour
Contract Chef Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Contract N3, English 222,000 JPY/month ~
Part-time Chef Tokyo Itabashi-ku Part-time N2 1,200 JPY/hour ~
Full-time Chef Kanagawa Hakonemachi Full-time (Mid-career) N3, English 259,000 JPY/month

Culinary Chef Jobs in Japan

Japan is renowned for its rich culinary heritage and the chefs there are deeply respected as they contribute to the cultural and social fabric of the country. Culinary chefs in Japan are responsible for much more than just preparing meals. They are expected to understand the cultural significance of their dishes, source the freshest local ingredients, and maintain a high standard of presentation and hygiene. Key responsibilities often include :

  • Menu planning based on seasonal ingredients.
  • Preparing traditional Japanese as well as international dishes.
  • Managing kitchen staff and overseeing the training of junior chefs.
  • Ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met.
  • Experimenting with new recipes and cooking techniques.
  • Managing inventory and kitchen budgets.

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Salary of Culinary Chef

Position Location Type Japanese Proficiency Salary Range Part-time Chef Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Part-time N3 1,150 JPY/hour ~ Full-time Chef Okayama Tamano-shi Full-time (Mid-career) N3 230,000 – 250,000 JPY/month Part-time Chef Osaka Joto-ku Part-time N5 1,200 JPY/hour ~ Part-time Chef Tokyo Minato-ku Part-time N3, English 1,450 – 1,620 JPY/hour Dispatching Chef Tokyo Koto-ku Dispatch N1 1,500 – 1,700 JPY/hour Contract Chef Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Contract N3, English 222,000 JPY/month ~ Part-time Chef Tokyo Itabashi-ku Part-time N2 1,200 JPY/hour ~ Full-time Chef Kanagawa Hakonemachi Full-time (Mid-career) N3, English 259,000 JPY/month...

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