Head Sushi Chef - SUSHISAMBA

W Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join W Edinburgh as the Head Sushi Chef at SUSHISAMBA, where you'll lead sushi production, develop menus, and maintain high food quality in a vibrant, high-end restaurant environment. This role requires creativity, leadership, and a passion for hospitality.

Benefits

World class training and development

Unlimited career opportunities

Bonus plan

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Wellness and mental health programmes

Discounted accommodation, food and beverage

Discounts for friends and family

Qualifications

• At least three years of previous management experience.
• Previous experience working in sushi production or similar cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of sushi production.
• Recruit and retain talent.
• Design and implement kitchen policies.

Skills

Decision-making

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Training

Job description

Job Description

W Hotels' mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We're here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests' passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what's possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,? begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global? team, and become the best version of you.

W Edinburgh is hiring a Head Sushi Chef for SUSHISAMBA restaurant! In this specialized role, we invite you to play an integral part in bringing to life this unique brand in Edinburgh.

Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated. W Hotel's work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.

ABOUT SUSHISAMBA

SUSHISAMBA celebrates the culture and cuisine of Japan, Brazil and Peru. The menus are a mix of new and signature dishes with an emphasis on bold flavours, the finest ingredients and artful presentations.

As part of the new W Hotel in the vibrant St James Quarter and with stunning views over the Scottish capital, our Edinburgh restaurant is a welcome addition to our portfolio which includes locations such as Las Vegas, London, Dubai, Doha and Singapore.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Executive Chef of W Edinburgh, the Head Sushi Chef of SUSHISAMBA at W Edinburgh will have overall responsibility for directing the daily operation of the sushi production within SUSHISAMBA restaurant kitchen. This highly specialized role requires several years of previous experience working with a similar cuisine in a high-end, high-volume restaurant.

Joining the team means you will be instrumental to the success of the hotel and the restaurant's operations and beyond. We are looking for someone who is organised, creative and passionate!

As Head Sushi Chef of SUSHISAMBA, key aspects of your role will include:

• Recruit and retain the best talent on the market
• Design and implement the restaurant kitchen's policies and procedures
• Develop, design and implement new menus in collaboration with the Executive Chef and SUSHISAMBA team
• Develop teamwork throughout your teams as they grow
• Train, motivate and lead your team to produce their best work and recreate the menu to approved standards
• Promote a positive work environment
• Be a W brand ambassador, ensuring the brand's voice is present in your interactions with guests and talent
• Maintain food hygiene and sanitation standards
• Ensure the highest levels of food quality are maintained
• Manage department budgets ensuring the maximization of profit while maintaining guest and employee satisfaction
• Work in collaboration with all heads of departments to ensure a successful hotel operation

Our ideal Head Sushi Chef of SUSHISAMBA is someone who has:

• Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Natural leadership skills
• Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
• Sophisticated communication skills
• The ability to train others with patience and confidence
• Previous experience working in sushi production or similar cuisine in high-end, high-volume restaurants
• At least three years of previous management experience
• A positive mindset
• A genuine passion for working in hospitality

In return for your hard work, we give you:

• World class training and development, including leadership development
• Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
• Bonus plan
• Enhanced holiday entitlement - starting at 31 days (including bank holidays) and increasing with length of service
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Wellness and mental health programmes
• Discounted accommodation, food and beverage in over 9,000 hotels all over the world!
• Discounts for your friends and family

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

W Edinburgh brings bold architecture and a vibrant lifestyle offering to the Scottish capital. Behind a faade featuring a winding steel ribbon - reflecting the city's festival spirit - this 12-storey structure is the centerpiece of Edinburgh St James Quarter, incorporating retail, leisure and entertainment facilities along with residential apartments.

This W hotel helps redefine the city's hospitality landscape. Accordingly, it fuses the brand's signature amenities with modern design and W Happenings, highlighting what's new in design, fashion, music and culture.

Built in 2023, this new W hotel accommodates guests across 244 stylish guestrooms, including 45 suites. While staying here, guests benefit from the brand's signature Whatever / Whenever service philosophy.

A real highlight of this property is its rooftop bar and outdoor terrace, pairing exciting cocktails and cuisine with 360-degree views over the historic city. Among the other noteworthy amenities are the W Lounge, a restaurant collaboration with SUSHISAMBA, a FIT workout facility and an AWAY spa, with special functions hosted in 2,450 sq ft of modern event space.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, apply to be our Head Sushi Chef at SUSHISAMBA within W Edinburgh today!

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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