Sous Chef - Sushi Cuisine

Atlantis; Dubai; On-site; AED 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantis Resorts Dubai is seeking an experienced Sous Chef - Sushi Cuisine to lead the sushi kitchen under the Chef de Cuisine. You will oversee daily operations, production, plating, and service, ensuring the highest standards of quality and presentation for luxury dining.

Strong leadership, advanced sushi techniques, and knowledge of fish handling are essential. The role emphasizes kitchen discipline, hygiene, staff development, and collaboration with other departments to deliver an

Qualifications

• Diploma in Catering or a related culinary qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of professional kitchen experience.
• Strong practical experience with sushi and relevant Japanese cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Cuisine with daily leadership of the sushi kitchen.
• Supervise food preparation, production, plating, and service within the operation.
• Maintain high standards of sushi preparation and presentation.
• Ensure recipes, portion specs, and presentation are followed consistently.
• Monitor quality, freshness, and handling of fish and seafood.

Skills

Sushi cuisine

Japanese cuisine

Kitchen leadership

Food hygiene

Team development

Education

Diploma in Catering or related culinary qualification

Job description

Sous Chef - Sushi Cuisine Job Snapshot Role: Sous Chef - Sushi Cuisine Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Hospitality Function: Chef/Culinary/Kitchen Management Experience: Minimum 5 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Sous Chef - Sushi Cuisine in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Hospitality opportunity focused on premium Japanese cuisine, sushi preparation, kitchen leadership, food quality, team development, and luxury dining operations. Atlantis Resorts is hiring an experienced culinary leader to support the Chef de Cuisine, supervise daily sushi kitchen activities, maintain exceptional hygiene and service standards, and deliver a consistently refined guest dining experience.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Hospitality Function: Chef/Culinary/Kitchen Management Salary: 10000-15000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context The Sous Chef will support the Chef de Cuisine in managing all operational requirements within the sushi kitchen, ensuring production, staffing, hygiene, stock control, training, and service standards are maintained at a luxury hospitality level. This role requires advanced knowledge of sushi and relevant Japanese culinary techniques together with proven leadership capability. The successful candidate will guide chefs through preparation and service, protect product quality, coordinate with other departments, and maintain consistency across every guest touchpoint. The position has a direct impact on restaurant reputation, guest satisfaction, food quality, and team performance, making strong technical discipline and visible kitchen leadership essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Cuisine with the daily leadership and organization of the sushi kitchen.
• Supervise food preparation, production, plating, and service within the assigned operation.
• Maintain exceptionally high standards of sushi preparation and presentation.
• Ensure recipes, portion specifications, and presentation requirements are followed consistently.
• Monitor the quality, freshness, and handling of fish, seafood, rice, vegetables, and other ingredients.
• Oversee mise en place and ensure all sections are fully prepared before service.
• Direct chefs during busy service periods and maintain smooth kitchen coordination.
• Enforce food hygiene and sanitation requirements throughout areas under responsibility.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized preparation and storage areas.
• Ensure adequate working stock and ingredients are available for scheduled service.
• Monitor stock levels and communicate replenishment requirements in advance.
• Support accurate storage, labeling, rotation, and handling of perishable products.
• Minimize food waste while protecting ingredient quality and presentation.
• Coordinate with other culinary sections and operational departments where required.
• Reinforce established service procedures and kitchen operating standards.
• Supervise team members and ensure assigned duties are completed correctly.
• Motivate chefs to maintain high levels of quality, speed, and professionalism.
• Coach team members on sushi techniques, preparation standards, and kitchen discipline.
• Support training plans for developing chefs and new team members.
• Identify performance gaps and provide practical guidance for improvement.
• Maintain consistency during high-volume and high-profile dining periods.
• Support menu development and refinement of sushi dishes when requested.
• Contribute technical knowledge when reviewing new products or culinary concepts.
• Protect brand standards through uncompromised attention to food quality.
• Respond quickly to operational issues that could affect guest experience.
• Support kitchen opening, closing, and shift handover procedures.
• Follow health and safety requirements and ensure compliance within the team.
• Maintain professional communication with senior chefs and operational stakeholders.

Ideal Profile

The role is suited to an accomplished sushi professional who combines strong culinary technique with mature leadership and experience in luxury hospitality.

• Diploma in Catering or a related culinary qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of professional kitchen experience.
• Strong practical experience with sushi and relevant Japanese cuisine.
• Previous experience in a comparable Sous Chef position is essential.
• Experience within a 5-star hotel or Michelin-starred restaurant is highly valuable.
• Proven ability to deliver consistently high culinary standards.
• Leadership experience within a professional kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of premium fish, seafood, rice preparation, and sushi ingredients.
• Excellent understanding of kitchen hygiene and sanitation.
• Ability to manage service under pressure without compromising quality.
• Strong organizational and time management capability.
• Experience supervising and developing kitchen teams.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to motivate chefs and maintain disciplined service standards.
• Strong attention to detail in preparation, plating, and product handling.
• Experience with multiple cuisines is advantageous.
• Industry recognition or culinary awards are desirable.
• Commitment to maintaining luxury dining standards and consistent guest experience.

Skills Set

• Chef/Culinary/Kitchen Management
• Sushi cuisine
• Japanese cuisine
• Sashimi preparation
• Fish handling
• Seafood preparation
• Rice preparation
• Knife skills
• Fine dining
• Luxury hotel kitchens
• Michelin-star restaurant standards
• Kitchen leadership
• Team supervision
• Culinary training
• Food presentation
• Plating standards
• Mise en place
• Recipe execution
• Portion control
• Food quality control
• Food hygiene
• Sanitation
• Health and safety
• Stock management
• Ingredient storage
• Product rotation
• Waste control
• Kitchen organization
• Service coordination
• Menu development
• Culinary standards
• Team development
• Performance coaching
• Guest experience
• High-volume service

Why Join Us

This role provides the opportunity to lead within a high-profile luxury culinary environment where technical precision, creativity, and guest expectations are exceptionally high. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced culinary leaders while developing deeper expertise in premium sushi operations, team management, food quality, and fine dining execution. Exposure to an international guest profile and sophisticated restaurant standards provides valuable experience for progression toward Chef de Cuisine and broader culinary leadership positions. Atlantis Resorts also offers strong career mobility across its extensive dining portfolio, giving ambitious chefs opportunities to broaden their expertise and advance within the wider Kerzner hospitality network.

About the Company

Atlantis Resorts operates internationally recognized luxury destinations in Dubai with a strong reputation for premium dining, entertainment, and distinctive guest experiences. Atlantis, The Palm brings together a wide range of restaurants, celebrity chef concepts, and international culinary teams, creating an environment where experienced chefs can develop their craft and progress within a world-class hospitality operation.