Head Sushi Chef

Los Mochis; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant dining restaurant in the City is seeking a talented Head Sushi Chef to lead the sushi section. Responsibilities include ensuring quality presentation, training junior chefs, and contributing to menu innovation. The ideal candidate has strong sushi preparation experience, excellent knife skills, and leadership abilities, alongside a passion for customer service and culinary excellence.

Benefits

Generous referral scheme

Private medical insurance

Free meals while on duty

Career progression opportunities

50% off dining with family & friends

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sushi Chef or Head Sushi Chef, preferably in a high-volume restaurant.
• Strong understanding of traditional and contemporary sushi techniques.
• Excellent knife skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sushi section, ensuring consistency and exceptional presentation.
• Train and mentor junior sushi chefs, maintaining high standards.
• Contribute to menu evolution with creativity and respect for tradition.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Knife skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Los Mochis is seeking a talented, passionate, and experienced Head Sushi Chef to lead the sushi section at our flagship venue in The City. This is a unique opportunity to bring your expertise in Japanese cuisine to a vibrant, high-energy restaurant that fuses Mexican spirit with Japanese elegance.

We're looking for a Head Sushi Chef with strong technical skills, creative flair, and a deep respect for tradition and precision. You will be responsible for leading the sushi team, maintaining exceptional quality standards, and delivering beautifully crafted sushi using the finest ingredients in a fast-paced environment.

Salary
£35,000 base + £30,000 Tronc + Excess & Card Tips on top.

About Us

Los Mochis is the ultimate Pan-Pacific contemporary Mexican-Japanese restaurant, mixing Mexican spirit with Japanese elegance, Mexican art and design with Japanese coolness, and Mexican flavours with Japanese techniques. The team behind this brand comes with years of successful experience and is part of an award-winning international group.

If you are a personable and detail-focused Sushi Chef who loves hospitality, people, and food as much as we do and you're looking for a great working environment with a like-minded, passionate team then join our award-winning brigade.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the sushi section, ensuring consistency, precision, and exceptional presentation.
• Work with the highest-quality fish and ingredients, maintaining proper storage and handling.
• Train and mentor junior sushi chefs, ensuring consistency and adherence to standards.
• Maintain full ownership of your section, including hygiene, prep, inventory, and daily operations.
• Work closely with the Head Chef and senior kitchen team to deliver on quality and efficiency.
• Uphold all food safety and sanitation protocols.
• Contribute to menu evolution with creativity and respect for Japanese tradition.
• Maintain a positive and collaborative relationship with both kitchen and front-of-house teams.

What We Offer

• Generous referral scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Study support scheme
• Free meals while on duty
• Career progression within a fast-growing brand
• 50% off when visiting the restaurant with family & friends
• People-focused culture
• Internal training and career development
• Fantastic staff events

Requirements / Skills

• Proven experience as a Sushi Chef or Head Sushi Chef, preferably in a high-volume, high-end restaurant or sushi bar
• Strong understanding of traditional and contemporary sushi techniques
• Excellent knife skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Full ownership of your role and section
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Good English communication skills and a willingness to learn
• Drive and ambition to grow within a fast-moving hospitality group
• The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant

If you are a passionate and talented Head Sushi Chef ready to take the next step in your career, we invite you to apply and join the culinary team at Los Mochis City, where tradition meets innovation.

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