Luxury Sushi Chef — Precision in Japanese Cuisine

Park Hyatt; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Hyatt Dubai is seeking a Sushi Chef to prepare authentic and contemporary Japanese cuisine while maintaining exceptional standards of quality, freshness, presentation, and food safety. The role requires advanced knife skills, expert knowledge of seafood handling, and strong attention to detail to deliver a refined culinary experience aligned with luxury hospitality standards.

The Sushi Chef will prepare sushi, sashimi, and related dishes, work with the service team to accommodate guest

Qualifications

• Diploma or certification in Culinary Arts or Japanese cuisine preferred.
• 2–3 years sushi chef experience in luxury hospitality.
• Advanced knowledge of sushi preparation, sashimi cutting, fish filleting, seafood handling.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, allergen management, hygiene, sanitation and contamination-prevention procedures.
• Creative culinary ability with refined presentation and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a diverse sushi selection (maki, nigiri, sashimi, temaki) per recipes and standards.
• Demonstrate expert knife skills in cleaning, cutting, slicing, portioning, and filleting various fish/seafood.
• Ensure freshness, quality, portion size, presentation, temperature, and safety.
• Coordinate with service to accommodate guest preferences, dietary needs and allergies.
• Monitor ingredient availability, stock levels, and assist ordering to avoid interruptions.
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation across all sushi prep areas.

Skills

Advanced knife skills

Seafood handling

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Culinary Arts/Japanese Cuisine certification

Tools

Sushi knives

Job description

Park Hyatt Dubai is seeking a Sushi Chef to prepare authentic and contemporary Japanese cuisine while maintaining exceptional standards of quality, freshness, presentation, and food safety. The role requires advanced knife skills, expert knowledge of seafood handling, and strong attention to detail to deliver a refined culinary experience aligned with luxury hospitality standards.

The Sushi Chef will prepare sushi, sashimi, and related dishes, work with the service team to accommodate guest