Chef Manager, Sushi - Morning Shifts Only

Hana Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic food company in Cambridge is seeking a full-time Chef Manager for morning shifts to lead a team in producing high-quality sushi. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, food safety knowledge, and a commitment to sustainable practices. Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, ensuring compliance with health standards, and maintaining cleanliness. The position offers competitive hourly pay, career development, and numerous employee perks, including free lunches and holiday bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Paid every two weeks

Free lunch when on shift

Access to benefits platform – Perkbox

Extra holiday on your birthday

Additional holiday days

Monthly bonus for team KPIs

Ongoing training

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Free uniform

Stable working environment

Global career opportunities

Plus 28 days holiday (increasing with length of service)

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a team and building confidence.
• Can work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good understanding of health and food safety regulations.
• Reliable transportation for early morning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team while maintaining food and health safety standards.
• Prepare fresh ingredients including meat and raw fish.
• Accurately label products for safety and compliance.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness on site.

Skills

Ability to demonstrate initiative

Flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude

Customer service orientation

Teamwork

High standards of food production

Organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Level 2 Food Safety certificate

HACCP

Knowledge of Allergens and COSHH

Job description

Chef Manager, Sushi - Morning Shifts Only

• Full-time
• Contract Type: Permanent

Why join us? You could say that it is because we place a special emphasis on people, on the fulfilment of our employees and on their development. We could also tell you that it is because we are an international, dynamic and fast‑growing group. Our teams proudly manufacture quality Sushi each day.

If you want to work in an exciting environment with ethically sourced products, get in touch!

Sushi Gourmet is recruiting a full‑time (35 hours) Chef Manager to come and lead our team in Sushi Gourmet C/O Sainsbury’s, Brooks Road, Cambridge CB1 3HP

• Enthusiastic, energetic with the ability to demonstrate initiative
• Flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Always happily helping customers with a smile
• Able to work as part of a team or on your own whilst maintaining high standards at all times
• Excited to produce amazing high‑quality and sustainable food products

And have:

• Experience in leading people, who can build confidence and capability in your team enabling them to succeed
• Ready to work in a fast‑paced environment whilst always leading by example
• Pride in your work, constantly looking for ways to improve and continually learning
• A good understanding of Food Safety & Health and Safety regulations, ability to follow brand standards and comply with company policies.
• Reliable transportation for your commute to work early in the morning

And can:

• Be accountable for the Kiosk and the team, maintaining audit standards for food and health & safety compliance while meeting EHO expectations
• Ensure the team maintains a high standard of cleanliness and food safety on site to maintain a safe environment for our customers, our clients and ourselves
• Be highly organised, with a focus on forward planning
• Prepare fresh ingredients by hand, including meat and raw fish products each shift
• Accurately labelling products ensuring lawful compliance around food safety and allergen compliance each shift
• Be a skilled multitasker
• Be an early riser as shifts can start at 6:00am some days
• Learn new skills or improve skills already mastered

Then we would like to hear from you!

Level 2 Food Safety certificate, HACCP, Allergens and COSHH are Desirable although not essential as full training will be provided.

In return we offer you:

Ability to join a Company which is passionate about sustainability of our products and the planet, while supporting those who make our working lives possible.

• £13.11 to £13.50 per hour (depending on experience)
• Paid every two weeks (fortnightly)
• Free lunch when on shift
• Access to the leading global benefits and rewards platform – Perkbox
• Extra day holiday during the month of your Birthday
• ‘A Day for you’ an extra day of holiday just because you deserve it!
• Monthly bonus when team KPIs are achieved
• Ongoing training throughout the year
• Free onsite parking in most locations
• Cycle to work scheme
• Make a difference fund
• Free uniform
• Stable working environment
• Career opportunities both in UK and Globally
• Plus 28 days holiday (Pro rotated and increasing with LOS)