Sushi Chef de Partie: Precision & Luxury Cuisine

Park Hyatt; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Hyatt Dubai is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie - Sushi to craft authentic and contemporary Japanese cuisine with exceptional quality, freshness, and presentation. The role demands advanced knife skills, seafood handling expertise, and a strong eye for detail in a luxury hotel setting.

The candidate will prepare diverse sushi types, maintain strict food safety, and collaborate closely with the service team to meet guest preferences and dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certification in Culinary Arts, Japanese Cuisine, or related culinary discipline preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of Sushi Chef/Chef de Partie - Sushi experience in luxury hospitality.
• Advanced knowledge of sushi preparation, sashimi cutting, fish filleting, seafood handling, rice preparation.
• Strong understanding of raw food safety, HACCP requirements, allergen management, hygiene and contamination-prevention.
• Creative culinary ability with refined presentation and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, organization and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a diverse selection of sushi (maki, nigiri, sashimi, temaki, signature) per recipes and standards.
• Demonstrate expert knife skills for cleaning, cutting, slicing, portioning and filleting fish.
• Inspect freshness and quality of ingredients; report concerns to senior culinary team.
• Prepare sushi rice and related ingredients with precise cooking, seasoning, temp, texture.
• Develop innovative sushi dishes while preserving authentic Japanese cuisine philosophy.
• Prepare Japanese-inspired appetizers, soups, sauces, garnishes to complement menu.
• Ensure all dishes meet quality, flavour, portion, presentation, temperature and safety standards.
• Coordinate with service team to accommodate guest preferences and dietary needs.
• Monitor inventory, stock levels, and assist ordering to ensure operations run smoothly.
• Minimize food waste through portioning, storage, rotation and efficient use of premium ingredients.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety across sushi preparation areas; prevent contamination.
• Clean and sanitize knives, utensils, surfaces; report defects or maintenance needs.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Knife skills

Food safety HACCP

Attention to detail

Presentation/plating

Teamwork

Menu development

Education

Culinary Arts/Japanese Cuisine certification

Job description

Park Hyatt Dubai is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie - Sushi to craft authentic and contemporary Japanese cuisine with exceptional quality, freshness, and presentation. The role demands advanced knife skills, seafood handling expertise, and a strong eye for detail in a luxury hotel setting.

The candidate will prepare diverse sushi types, maintain strict food safety, and collaborate closely with the service team to meet guest preferences and dietary needs.