越後商萬 
Echigo Showman is a company that produces and nurtures a wide range of businesses while overseeing the broader placemaking of the town, working closely with local partner companies and independent business owners.
As part of this vision, we operate a variety of food and beverage businesses—restaurants, izakaya, bars, and pubs—under the theme of “creating dining spaces rooted in the community and loved by local residents over time.”
These establishments are designed not only as places to eat, but as integral elements of the town’s everyday life and culture.
We are currently seeking a Culinary Lead / Head Chef to join our food and beverage operations.
Role Overview
In this role, you will play a central part in shaping our restaurant businesses from the ground up.
Your key responsibilities will include:
•Developing new menus
•Managing restaurant profitability and budgets
•Overseeing kitchen operations and food quality
•Managing and developing kitchen staff
Building a new restaurant from zero is both challenging and deeply rewarding. As one of the stages of our placemaking efforts, you will work with us to create dining experiences that truly resonate with the town and its people.
Please refer to the details below for specific role requirements and conditions. We look forward to creating an exciting future for this town together.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Highly motivated to build a new restaurant from scratch in close collaboration with management
Interested not only in cooking, but also in the overall management and operation of a restaurant
Willing to challenge conventional ideas and adapt menus to different customer segments and times of day
Passionate about contributing to local revitalisation and community-based business
Able to travel during winter months (around the Sekiyama area of Myoko City)
Required Skills & Experience
Required
Professional cooking experience in a restaurant environment
Japanese proficiency
Preferred
Management experience in the food service industry
Job Details
| Position | Head Chef (Food & Dining） |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Probation Period | Yes (3 months) |
| Work Location | Head Office (Myoko, Niigata) |
| Salary | JPY 250,000 – 300,000 per month |
| Annual Bonus | Once per year, subject to company performance |
| Working Hours | 8 hours per day (standard hours: 8:00–17:00). Hours may vary depending on the position. |
| Insurance & Benefits | Health insurance, employment insurance, workers’ compensation insurance, and employees’ pension |
| Hiring Process | 1.Document screening 2.Interview (may involve multiple rounds) 3.Job offer |