Sushi Sous Chef — Lead Japanese Kitchen in Luxury Resort

Four Seasons; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Authorization

Competitive salary + service charge

Accommodation or allowance

Medical and life insurance

Paid annual leave

Annual flight allowance

End of service gratuity

Learning & Development

Career opportunities and international

And more...

Job summary

Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef to lead daily kitchen operations in our luxury Japanese and Pan-Asian dining concept. You will craft sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and maki with the highest standards of freshness and presentation.

The role requires strong knife skills, creativity, and the ability to train junior staff while maintaining HACCP compliance. You will collaborate with culinary leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences and manage costs and

Qualifications

• Proven sushi chef experience in luxury or fine dining.
• Expertise in sashimi, nigiri, maki, temaki.
• Knowledge of Japanese ingredients and quality control.
• Experience in high-volume service and menu development.
• Ability to train and lead a diverse culinary team.
• Commitment to food safety, HACCP, and hygiene.
• Passion for Japanese and Pan-Asian cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sous Chef in leading the sushi kitchen and daily culinary operations.
• Prepare and oversee 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 standardised 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 preparation

Sashimi & Nigiri

Knife skills

Food safety

High-volume service

Team leadership

Creativity

Job description

Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef to lead daily kitchen operations in our luxury Japanese and Pan-Asian dining concept. You will craft sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and maki with the highest standards of freshness and presentation.

The role requires strong knife skills, creativity, and the ability to train junior staff while maintaining HACCP compliance. You will collaborate with culinary leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences and manage costs and