CHEF UKIYO

BBQ Chef – Job Description

Position: BBQ Chef

Department: Kitchen / Food & Beverage

Reports To: Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, marinate, and cook a variety of meats, poultry, seafood, and vegetables for BBQ/grill service.
• Operate charcoal, gas, electric, or other commercial BBQ and grilling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Control grilling temperature and cooking time to ensure food is properly cooked while maintaining taste, texture, and presentation.
• Prepare BBQ sauces, marinades, seasonings, and other ingredients according to restaurant recipes and standards.
• Cut, portion, trim, and prepare meat and other ingredients before cooking.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, portion size, and presentation before serving.
• Ensure raw and cooked food is handled and stored separately to prevent cross-contamination.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of BBQ stations, grills, exhaust areas, utensils, equipment, and surrounding work areas.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and hygiene requirements at all times.
• Check and maintain sufficient stock of meat, seafood, vegetables, sauces, seasonings, charcoal, and other BBQ supplies.
• Assist with receiving, checking, storing, and rotating food ingredients using FIFO principles.
• Minimise food wastage and ensure proper portion control.
• Coordinate with kitchen and service staff to ensure customer orders are prepared accurately and promptly.
• Carry out daily opening and closing procedures for the BBQ station.
• Report equipment defects, food quality issues, or stock shortages to the supervisor or management.
• Assist with kitchen preparation and other cooking duties during busy periods when required.
• Perform other kitchen-related duties assigned by the Head Chef or management.

Requirements

• Relevant experience as a BBQ Chef, Grill Cook, Chef, or similar kitchen position preferred.
• Knowledge of BBQ/grilling techniques, meat preparation, marination, and temperature control.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety practices.
• Able to work in a hot kitchen environment and stand for extended periods.
• Able to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays when required.
• Able to work effectively as part of a kitchen team.
• Good attention to food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and presentation.

Key Skills

BBQ & grilling techniques • Meat preparation • Marination • Food safety & hygiene • Temperature control • Portion control • Kitchen operations • Inventory control • Teamwork • Time management