Deputy Sushi Master (Sous Chef Level)

Kerzner International Management FZE; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerzner International Management FZE is seeking a Deputy Sushi Master at One&Only The Palm to assist the Sushi Master in nigiri prep and counter service, ensuring strict adherence to L’Abysse standards.

The role requires a culinary diploma or 3+ years’ experience, with 5-star hotel background and fluent English. HACCP knowledge and strong leadership will help you contribute to a dynamic, premium dining team in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Culinary school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Fluent in English and able to communicate with the team.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Take part in preparation, cutting and mise en place of nigiri per L’Abysse standards.
• Ensure consistency, precision and excellence in taste.
• Lead sushi counter service during service times.
• Assist Sushi Master and replace when required.
• Train and mentor junior staff and interns where needed.
• Maintain impeccable personal and team presentation.

Skills

5-star hotel experience

HACCP knowledge

English fluency

Education

Culinary school diploma

3+ years’ work experience

Job description

Deputy Sushi Master (Sous Chef Level)
(18423)

At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.

Glistening on a private apex of Palm Island, One&Only The Palm is an intimate beach-front retreat where the wonders of modern Dubai meet the charms of old Arabia. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

"A new culinary landmark at One&Only The Palm, L’Abysse Dubai brings together the artistry of Chef Yannick Alléno and Sushi Master Yasunari Okazaki in an intimate, design-led setting. Conceived as a space between depth and light, the restaurant embodies quiet sophistication, a meeting of French precision and Japanese purity.

We are assembling a team of passionate professionals who share a deep respect for craft, service, and detail. Joining L’Abysse Dubai means becoming part of an extraordinary story of excellence, harmony, and timeless refinement."

" L’Abysse Dubai at One&Only The Palm unites the artistry of Chef Yannick Alléno and Sushi Master Yasunari Okazaki in a setting of quiet sophistication. A place where French precision meets Japanese purity, we invite passionate professionals to join us in crafting a dining experience defined by excellence and intention."

Ensure the quality and standards as per the brand are kept and followed. The given handbook with the rules and responsibility are followed strictly. Ensure all important information is communicated with the Sushi Master. All HACCP standards are followed and improved consistently. All guest requests will be handled with care and accommodated where possible. Maintain highest levels of personal hygiene and grooming at all times, as per standard. Assist and support the Sushi Master in all duties and ensure the preparation of nigiri -from mise en place to counter service- in strict compliance with recipes and given instructions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Take part in the preparation, cutting, and mise en place of nigiri according to L’Abysse standards.
• Guarantee consistency, precision, and excellence in taste.
• Be proactive in developing new nigiri with the Sushi chef, continuously embracing creativity.
• Lead the sushi counter service during time of service.
• Once fully trained and confident, be able to replace the Sushi Chef when required.
• Take pleasure in contributing to the creative process and development of new portions.
• Be attentive to the team, train, pass on knowledge, and communicate any issues to the supervisor.
• Ensure impeccable personal presentation as well as that of the team.
• Take an interest in the restaurant’s performance (number of covers, food cost, etc.).
• Check deliveries of goods in terms of both quality and quantity.
• Ensure full compliance with hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP).
• Take part in the training and supervision of commis or interns within the sushi team.
• Maintain an exemplary team spirit in a demanding and collaborative environment.
• Be a proactive force within the team, always striving for improvement

Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements

• Culinary school diploma and/or more than 3 years’ work experience.
• 5-star Hotel work experience.
• Knowledge of Food Safety systems (HACCP).
• Fluency in English.

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.