Teppanyaki Chef

TEPPANYAKI CHEF
St. Eustatius, Caribbean | $3,500 USD Gross per Month | Target Start: Mid-October

 

POSITION OVERVIEW
We are looking for a skilled and dedicated Teppanyaki Chef to join a boutique luxury hotel & a Michelin Key property opening in St. Eustatius in November. Reporting to the Owner with a dotted line to the Executive Chef, this is a hands-on role for a passionate sushi professional with a strong work ethic and the confidence to thrive in a standalone restaurant setting. American or Dutch passport holders only.

 

• Prepare and execute a high-quality teppanyaki and Japanese cuisine menu with consistency and precision
• Manage the teppanyaki station, ensuring cleanliness, mise en place, and smooth service at all times
• Source and handle fresh fish and ingredients with care, maintaining the highest food safety standards
• Collaborate with the kitchen team and Executive Chef to deliver a seamless dining experience
• Contribute to menu development and seasonal specials as the restaurant grows

 

• Proven experience as a Teppanyaki Chef in a restaurant or hospitality environment
• Strong technical teppanyaki skills including precision knife work, tableside cooking techniques, and showmanship
• Standalone restaurant experience is welcome; luxury or resort background is not required
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work 48 hours per week over 6 days
• American or Dutch passport required
• Caribbean experience is not required; openness to island living and a new environment is essential

 

• Salary: $3,500 USD gross per month
• Service charge: approximately $350 to $400 USD per month on average
• Housing provided
• Health insurance provided
• Relocation assistance provided
• One return flight per year provided