Global Japanese Cuisine Specialist Sous Chef

Gategroup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

gategroup seeks a Specialty Sous Chef to lead Japanese cuisine initiatives on a global stage, reporting to the Head Chef. You will craft standout dishes, guide kitchen teams, and ensure safety standards while driving innovation across premium operations worldwide.

This role blends creativity with leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, offering opportunities to influence menus and elevate customer experiences across regions.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Sous Chef or Head Chef in a Japanese culinary environment.
• Background in a 5-star premium dining or high-volume operation.
• Ability to lead and develop a diverse kitchen team.
• Knowledge of HACCP and global food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create standout dishes and cutting-edge menus, blending tradition with innovation and authentic Japanese flavours.
• Lead specialty food production, ensuring quality, consistency, and culinary brilliance.
• Own the menu presentation experience, inspiring clients with creativity, clarity, and confident culinary storytelling.
• Guide and uplift kitchen teams, acting as a role model and stepping up as a leader when the Head Chef is away.
• Champion excellence in food safety and compliance, maintaining the highest global standards.
• Boost operational performance, maximising yield, minimising waste, and elevating productivity.
• Drive innovation across global culinary initiatives, shaping new concepts and contributing to exciting development initiatives.
• Pattern 4 on 2 off

Job description

gategroup seeks a Specialty Sous Chef to lead Japanese cuisine initiatives on a global stage, reporting to the Head Chef. You will craft standout dishes, guide kitchen teams, and ensure safety standards while driving innovation across premium operations worldwide.

This role blends creativity with leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, offering opportunities to influence menus and elevate customer experiences across regions.