Head Omakase Chef

Los Mochis; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and award-winning team as a Head Omakase Chef at Los Mochis, a unique Pan-Pacific Mexican-Japanese restaurant in London. This role offers the chance to create exceptional dining experiences using top-quality ingredients while collaborating with a passionate team. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in Japanese cuisine, excellent knife skills, and a drive for career growth. Enjoy a supportive work environment with career progression opportunities, competitive benefits, and a people-focused culture.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Free meals while on duty

50% off meals with family & friends

Set Days Off - Sunday & Monday

Internal training and career development

Fantastic staff events

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sushi Chef or Omakase Chef in a high-volume restaurant.
• Good English communication skills with a willingness to learn.
• Experience mentoring junior chefs.

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional dishes using the best ingredients in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Train and mentor junior sushi chefs to maintain quality standards.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knife skills

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

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We are seeking a Head Omakase Chef for our award-winning Omakase dining experiences at Juno & Luna, nestled in the heart of Notting Hill & The City. The Omakase Chef must have a strong background in Japanese cuisine and culture, with a desire for career growth in a busy and vibrant restaurant located in Notting Hill. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Omakase Chef with attention to detail, looking to elevate their experience. You will work with the best ingredients to create exceptional dishes and beautiful food in a fast-paced kitchen.

About us:

Los Mochis is the ultimate Pan-Pacific contemporary Mexican-Japanese restaurant, blending Mexican spirit with Japanese elegance, Mexican art and design with Japanese coolness, and Mexican flavors with Japanese techniques. Our team has years of successful experience and is part of an award-winning international group.

If you are a friendly and personable Omakase Chef who loves hospitality, people, and food, and are looking for a great working environment with a passionate team, then join our successful, award-winning brigade.

• Proven experience as a Sushi Chef or Omakase Chef, preferably in a high-volume restaurant or sushi bar.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure and delivering high-quality results.
• Excellent knife skills and ability to handle sushi knives safely.
• Full ownership of your role.
• Good English communication skills with a willingness to learn.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with kitchen staff and front-of-house team.
• Ability to follow recipes, processes, and standards.
• Drive and ambition with a desire to learn and grow within the team.
• Ability to train and mentor junior sushi chefs, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to standards.
• A desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant.

What we offer:

• Set days off: Sunday & Monday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free meals while on duty
• Career progression within a fast-growing brand
• 50% discount when visiting the restaurant with family & friends
• People-focused culture
• Internal training and career development
• Fantastic staff events

If you are a passionate and talented Omakase Chef looking to advance your career, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and contribute to creating exceptional culinary experiences at Los Mochis.

Los Mochis is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status.