Welcome to
Roku Rooftop Bar & Dining Room, an intimate and thoughtfully designed venue that guides guests on a seamless journeyfrom pre-dinner cocktails to authentic Japanese dining, followed by post-dinner drinks at the bar or on the open-air terrace. Roku beautifully blends tradition with innovation across its cuisine, beverage program, and service philosophy.
A true destination restaurant and rooftop bar, Roku offers stunning panoramic views from its outdoor terrace. Inside, guests are greeted by the expertise of our mixologists and the refined architectural elegance of our back bar. Outdoors, guests can unwind beneath the night sky. The bar showcases custom-crafted cocktails alongside a curated collection of bespoke sake, whisky, artisanal spirits, and wines.
The dining room features a minimalist design, with carefully selected elements that invite curiosity and highlight the meticulous attention to detail found in every corner. The menu celebrates both local and premium imported ingredients, expressed through the six traditional culinary techniques that define the essence of
Roku (six in Japanese):
- Nukazuke Pickled items, cold dishes, and salads
- Sashimi & Sushi
- Mushimono Steamed dishes
- Yakimono Grilled dishes
- Agemono Fried dishes
- Nimono Simmered dishes
While the techniques and flavors remain true to tradition, the presentation introduces a touch of creativity and modern flair, complemented by signature Japanese service rituals.
Chef de Cuisine Roku Restaurant
As the Chef de Cuisine of Roku, you will lead the kitchen team and uphold uncompromising standards of culinary excellence, efficiency, and innovation. This role requires strong hands-on leadership in daily operations combined with decisive administrative oversight to ensure smooth, consistent, and high-performing workflows. You will collaborate closely with the Main Production Kitchen to maintain quality, consistency, and operational precisiondriving continuous improvement, ensuring a steady supply of premium ingredients, optimizing preparation-to-service transitions, and delivering a dining experience that reflects authentic Japanese technique with modern sophistication.
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Leadership & Quality
- Oversee all culinary operations, ensuring the flawless execution of Roku's six signature cooking techniques.
- Develop, refine, and innovate dishes that honor traditional Japanese flavors while incorporating modern creativity.
- Source premium local and imported ingredients to maintain authenticity and superior quality.
- Direct all kitchen stationssushi, robata, tempura, and pastryensuring every dish meets Roku's standards for flavor, texture, and presentation.
- Lead daily pre-service tastings and line-ups, providing real-time coaching to ensure consistency and precision.
- Uphold rigorous Japanese sanitation practices, HACCP standards, and local health regulations.
Training & Development
- Design and deliver skill-specific training programs (e.g., knife kata, fish butchery, dashi fundamentals).
- Assist the Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef in developing structured training materials in line with brand guidelines for stewarding and F&B teams.
- Conduct daily team briefings to align goals, service expectations, and performance.
- Supervise kitchen employees, ensuring compliance with SOPs, hygiene, grooming standards, and all hotel and legal requirements.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and continuous development of kitchen staff through coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
Operations & Administration
- Develop seasonal menus and omakase experiences that drive revenue, meet food cost targets, and promote sustainable sourcing.
- Prepare weekly labor schedules, inventory reports, and production sheets; analyze variances and implement corrective actions.
- Manage supplier relationships, ordering, and receivingworking closely with the Main Production Kitchen to optimize quality and cost control.
- Maintain strong collaboration with Front-of-House leadership to ensure seamless guest experiences.
- Foster effective working relationships across all culinary and interdepartmental teams.
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- Yakimono
- Agemono
- Nimono
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