Japanese Chef Job in Cebu: PHP 100,000+ Salary and Company-Provided Condo | NONKI :: CebuTrip

NONKI, one of Cebu's best-known Japanese restaurant groups, is hiring a Japanese cuisine professional. The position offers a monthly salary starting at PHP 100,000, plus company-provided condominium accommodation. Japanese applicants with professional Japanese cooking experience or a culinary, nutrition, or dietetics qualification are encouraged to apply.

Are you a Japanese culinary professional looking to build your career overseas? NONKI Japanese Restaurant, a long-established and widely recognized Japanese restaurant group in Cebu, is recruiting a Japanese Chef / Japanese Cuisine Specialist for its growing restaurant group.

This is more than an opportunity to work abroad. By joining a well-known restaurant group with a strong presence in Cebu and across the Visayas, you can broaden your professional experience, work closely with Filipino kitchen teams, and develop valuable connections within the local food, hospitality, and business community.

In addition to a competitive monthly salary, the employer provides condominium-type company accommodation separately from the salary package, helping successful applicants begin their new life in Cebu with less concern about securing housing.

Japanese chef job in Cebu at NONKI with PHP 100,000 salary and condominium accommodation

Build Your Career at One of Cebu's Best-Known Japanese Restaurants

NONKI has been serving authentic Japanese food in Cebu for many years. Its restaurants offer a broad selection of Japanese favorites, including sushi, sashimi, tempura, ramen, and set meals. The brand is popular among Filipino diners, Japanese residents, international residents, and travelers.

The NONKI Group operates multiple restaurants and related brands across the Visayas, including locations in Cebu, Bohol, Tacloban, and Iloilo. A new affiliated restaurant is also scheduled to open in October 2026 as the group continues to expand.

Working within this established group gives you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of overseas restaurant operations while sharing the techniques, discipline, and standards of Japanese cuisine with local team members. It is an ideal environment for chefs who want to expand both their experience and their professional network in the Philippines.

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Job Overview

NOW HIRING CEBU JOB

Japanese Chef — PHP 100,000+ and Company-Provided Condo

Company	NONKI Japanese Restaurant
Position	Japanese Chef / Japanese Cuisine Specialist
Location	A restaurant within the NONKI Group The assigned location will be discussed during the interview.
Salary	From PHP 100,000 per month Final compensation will depend on experience and skills.
Housing	Company-provided condominium accommodation Provided in addition to salary. Occupancy terms and other conditions should be confirmed during the interview.
Working Hours	Within the 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. operating period Weekend work is required. Breaks, days off, and shift details will be explained during the interview.
New Opening	A new affiliated restaurant is scheduled to open in October 2026.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and plate Japanese dishes
Coordinate with Filipino kitchen staff during daily operations
Maintain food quality and support smooth kitchen operations
Guide and train local team members according to your experience and skills

Specific responsibilities may vary depending on your background and assigned restaurant.

Who Can Apply

Japanese applicants who meet at least one of the following requirements:

Professional experience preparing Japanese cuisine; or
A recognized qualification related to culinary arts, cooking, nutrition, or dietetics, such as a cook's license, nutritionist qualification, or registered dietitian credential

Applicants must also be able to communicate with Filipino staff in English in a professional kitchen environment.

Why This Opportunity Is Worth Considering

Build an international career: Apply your Japanese culinary skills in a multicultural restaurant environment.
Expand your professional network: Work with Filipino staff and connect with people across Cebu's restaurant, hospitality, and business community.
Gain leadership experience: Share Japanese cooking methods and quality standards with local kitchen teams.
Join an established group: Work for a respected Japanese restaurant brand with multiple locations and continued expansion.
Reduce relocation stress: Condominium-type company housing is provided separately from the monthly salary.
Participate in future growth: The group's planned October 2026 opening may offer further opportunities to contribute to new restaurant development.

Recommended for Japanese Professionals Who Want To...

Use their Japanese cooking experience in an overseas role
Develop their career in an English-speaking, multicultural workplace
Build new personal and professional connections in Cebu
Work cooperatively with colleagues from different cultural backgrounds
Live and work in the Philippines for the long term
Contribute to the continued growth of a well-established restaurant group

Application Process and Interviews

If you are interested in applying, please contact CebuTrip through the inquiry form at the bottom of the article. After reviewing your inquiry, the recruitment contact will provide instructions for submitting your application documents.

Send an Inquiry Complete and submit the inquiry form at the bottom of this article.

Submit Your Documents You will be advised where to send an English resume or CV, together with a photograph and details of your professional experience.

First Interview The interview format will be arranged according to your current location.

Interview Format
• Applicants currently outside Cebu: An initial online interview may be arranged.
• Applicants currently in Cebu: The interview will be conducted at a NONKI Group restaurant in Cebu.

Visa, work authorization, relocation timing, housing conditions, and the final employment package should be confirmed directly with the employer during the selection process.

Visit the official NONKI Japanese Restaurant website

Apply or Send an Inquiry

If you are interested in this position, please begin by contacting us through the inquiry form below.
After your inquiry has been reviewed, the recruitment contact will provide instructions for submitting your resume or CV.