Sushi Junior Sous Chef

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Authorization

Salary & service charge

Accommodation allowance

Medical insurance

Paid annual leave

Flight allowance

End of service gratuity

Learning & Development

Career opportunities

Job summary

Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach is seeking a Sushi Chef, Chef de Partie, or Junior Sous Chef with high-end Japanese/Pan-Asian experience to lead sushi kitchen operations, prepare sashimi, nigiri, maki, and other specialties, and maintain top standards of freshness and presentation.

You will train junior staff, contribute to menu development, monitor quality, and work with culinary leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a luxury setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sushi Chef, Chef de Partie, or Junior Sous Chef in a high-end Japanese, Pan-Asian, or luxury hospitality environment.
• Strong expertise in sushi preparation, including sashimi, nigiri, maki, temaki, and other traditional and contemporary sushi techniques.
• Excellent knowledge of Japanese ingredients, fish selection, seafood handling, knife skills, and sushi rice preparation.
• Strong understanding of food quality, freshness, seasonality, and refined sushi presentation.
• Experience working in a high-volume, luxury, or semi-fine dining environment with consistently high culinary standards.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate a diverse culinary team while maintaining a collaborative and positive working environment.
• Passion for Japanese and Pan-Asian cuisine, attention to detail, creativity, and a genuine commitment to delivering an exceptional dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sous Chef in leading the sushi kitchen and daily culinary operations.
• Prepare and oversee the production of high-quality sushi, sashimi, nigiri, maki, and other Japanese specialties.
• Ensure the highest standards of freshness, quality, consistency, and presentation across all sushi offerings.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal specials, and innovative sushi creations.
• Train, coach, and develop junior culinary team members in sushi preparation and Japanese techniques.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, mise en place, and adherence to standardized recipes.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP procedures.
• Work closely with the culinary leadership team to ensure smooth service and exceptional guest experiences.
• Support inventory management, ordering, and effective control of food costs and kitchen resources.

Skills

Sushi prep

Leadership

Knife skills

Quality control

Team training

Japanese ingredients

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

The Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach with its unparalleled location, fresh approach to luxury and legendary personalized service, has exceeded the high expectations in the ultra- competitive Dubai market. At Four Seasons we believe that our most important asset is our team of employees. The Four Seasons has a tremendous commitment to the development and training of all employees. We ensure that the best packages and finest management structure are in place to guarantee a stable environment in which development is second nature for our employees. Successful Four Seasons candidates will be offered once- in-a- lifetime opportunity rich in personal and professional growth. Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach includes five outlets options - from the beachfront Sea Fu restaurant to the rooftop Mercury Lounge, and it includes 237 Dubai luxury hotel rooms – including 49 suites – subtle Arabic design motifs blend with cool, contemporary style, featuring soft backgrounds of blue or green. Dubai is the second largest of the seven Emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is located on the southern shore of the Arabian Gulf. Has a Sub- tropical, arid climate.

What You Will Do

• Support the Sous Chef in leading the sushi kitchen and daily culinary operations.

• Prepare and oversee the production of high-quality sushi, sashimi, nigiri, maki, and other Japanese specialties.

• Ensure the highest standards of freshness, quality, consistency, and presentation across all sushi offerings.

• Assist with menu development, seasonal specials, and innovative sushi creations.

• Train, coach, and develop junior culinary team members in sushi preparation and Japanese techniques.

• Monitor food quality, portion control, mise en place, and adherence to standardized recipes.

• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP procedures.

• Work closely with the culinary leadership team to ensure smooth service and exceptional guest experiences.

• Support inventory management, ordering, and effective control of food costs and kitchen resources.

What You Will Bring

• Proven experience as a Sushi Chef, Chef de Partie, or Junior Sous Chef in a high-end Japanese, Pan-Asian, or luxury hospitality environment.

• Strong expertise in sushi preparation, including sashimi, nigiri, maki, temaki, and other traditional and contemporary sushi techniques.

• Excellent knowledge of Japanese ingredients, fish selection, seafood handling, knife skills, and sushi rice preparation.

• Strong understanding of food quality, freshness, seasonality, and refined sushi presentation.

• Experience working in a high-volume, luxury, or semi-fine dining environment with consistently high culinary standards.

• Ability to lead, train, and motivate a diverse culinary team while maintaining a collaborative and positive working environment.

• Passion for Japanese and Pan-Asian cuisine, attention to detail, creativity, and a genuine commitment to delivering an exceptional dining experience.

What Do We Offer

• Work Authorization

• Competitivetax freesalaryand service charge

• Single accommodation or Live out allowance

• Medical and life insurance

• Paid annual leave

• Annual flight allowance to home country

• End of service gratuity

• Learning & Development Programs

• Career opportunities and international transfer

• And more