Senior Sushi Chef

Sunset Hospitality Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Dubai seeks a Senior Sushi Chef to lead the sushi section of their fine dining restaurant. The role involves overseeing kitchen operations, mentoring team members, and ensuring the highest standards of sushi preparation and presentation. Candidates should have a minimum of 8 years of kitchen experience, particularly in fine dining, and a strong understanding of food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of kitchen experience, fine dining restaurant experience is a must.
• Understanding of oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under stress.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sushi section, ensuring quality preparation and presentation.
• Supervise and mentor junior sushi chefs.
• Develop unique sushi recipes and manage inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Food Safety

Time Management

Job description

The Senior Sushi Chef is responsible for leading the sushi section of Baoli kitchen, ensuring the highest quality of sushi preparation, presentation, and taste. The role includes overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining food safety standards, and mentoring team members to deliver exceptional culinary experiences in line with the brand’s standards.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Ensuring that the Sushi section is prepared and ready for service at each meal period.
2. Supervise and lead the sushi team, ensuring smooth kitchen operations during service.
3. Provide training and mentoring to junior sushi chefs, fostering growth and skill development.
4. Prepare and present sushi, sashimi, and related dishes with precision and creativity, ensuring consistency in taste and quality.
5. Develop and maintain unique sushi recipes and innovative plating styles to enhance guest experience.
6. Source and handle the freshest ingredients, ensuring their quality and proper storage.
7. Collaborate with the Head Sushi Chef to design and refine the sushi menu, incorporating seasonal and market trends.
8. Ensure correct handling and basic maintenance of all machinery and tools in the Sushi section.
9. Prepare various types of sushi dishes according to established guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety.
10. Expertly cut, slice, and fillet different types of fish.
11. Handle a wide range of raw fish and other ingredients.
12. Add additional flavors to sushi rolls with ginger, rice vinegar, wasabi, and soy sauce, when appropriate.
13. Manage food prep activities, like boiling rice.
14. Monitor inventory levels of sushi-related ingredients and supplies, ensuring accurate stock management.
15. Work closely with the purchasing team to source high-quality ingredients at optimal costs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of kitchen experience, fine dining restaurant experience is a must.
• Understanding of oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under stress.
• Maintain all international standards of health guidelines for food preparation and safety.
• Pass all required job-related tests.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of kitchen experience, fine dining restaurant experience is a must.

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