Head Sushi Chef

HTE Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end restaurant in North London is seeking a skilled sushi chef to run the sushi section during lunch and dinner shifts. The ideal candidate will have fine dining sushi experience, exceptional knife skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards. The role includes preparing fish and rice, plating sushi, and following all normal sushi chef duties. Training will be provided by an experienced chef with Rosette and Michelin background.

Benefits

Training provided by a chef with Rosette and Michelin background

Competitive salary of £45k

5 out of 7 days work

Qualifications

• Fine dining sushi experience and ability to cope in a 38-cover establishment.
• Exceptional knife skills, fish knowledge, and presentation skills.
• Experience with high-end sushi and open kitchen environments.
• Willingness to work the specified shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Run the sushi section during your shift.
• Prep amazing fish and rice for high-standard sushi dishes.
• Plate sushi during service and maintain award-winning standards.
• Incorporate all normal sushi chef duties.

Skills

Fine dining sushi experience

Exceptional knife skills

Fish knowledge

Presentation skills

Ability to work in an open kitchen

Job description

Sushi chef required in the Hampstead area of North London, this is for a restaurant with an open kitchen, serving amazing higher‑end sushi dishes. Salary £45k. 38‑seat a la carte menu, but the sushi making area/kitchen is open.

Responsibilities

• Run the sushi section during your shift, working lunch 10:30‑2:30 and dinner service 5:30‑10:30pm for 5 out of 7 days.
• Prep amazing fish and rice for high‑standard sushi dishes.
• Plate sushi during service and maintain award‑winning standards.
• Incorporate all normal sushi chef duties.

Requirements

• Fine dining sushi experience and ability to cope in a 38‑cover establishment.
• Exceptional knife skills, fish knowledge and presentation skills.
• Experience with high‑end sushi and open kitchen environments.
• Willingness to work the specified shift pattern.

Additional Information

• Salary £45k.
• Training provided by a chef with Rosette and Michelin background.
• 5 out of 7 days per week.