Premium Sushi Sous Chef – Fine Dining Japanese

Wynn Al Marjan Island; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

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Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island seeks a Sushi Sous Chef – Japanese to lead the fine dining sushi kitchen within a luxury resort environment. You will supervise staff, ensure pristine seafood sourcing, and drive high-end presentation for omakase and signature dishes.

The role requires 5–8 years in culinary roles with at least 2 in a supervisory or Sous Chef capacity, strong knowledge of Japanese cuisine, and a track record in premium dining settings. UAE experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of culinary experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or Sous Chef role in fine dining Japanese restaurant or luxury hospitality.
• Advanced knowledge of Japanese cuisine, sushi craftsmanship, seafood sourcing, fish butchery, and traditional techniques.
• Demonstrated expertise in premium seafood handling and omakase-style experiences.
• Strong knowledge of seasonal Japanese ingredients and contemporary presentation standards.
• Experience in Michelin-starred, Forbes-rated, or luxury dining environments is highly preferred.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and ability to motivate multicultural culinary teams.
• Solid understanding of HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef and Executive Sushi Chef in daily sushi kitchen operations.
• Oversee preparation and presentation of sushi, sashimi, nigiri, maki, and omakase.
• Ensure high standards of freshness, quality, and food safety for all ingredients.
• Supervise, train, and develop kitchen staff to maintain service excellence.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and kitchen productivity to meet business needs.
• Control food costs through purchasing, inventory, waste reduction, and portioning.
• Maintain HACCP compliance and kitchen hygiene across facilities.
• Support menu development and assume kitchen leadership in the absence of supervisors.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Japanese cuisine

Seafood handling

Sushi craftsmanship

HACCP knowledge

Menu development

Staff coaching

Kitchen budgeting

Education

Culinary diploma/degree

Job description

Wynn Al Marjan Island seeks a Sushi Sous Chef – Japanese to lead the fine dining sushi kitchen within a luxury resort environment. You will supervise staff, ensure pristine seafood sourcing, and drive high-end presentation for omakase and signature dishes.

The role requires 5–8 years in culinary roles with at least 2 in a supervisory or Sous Chef capacity, strong knowledge of Japanese cuisine, and a track record in premium dining settings. UAE experience is preferred.