Japanese Sous Chef — Lead Global Menu Innovation

Gategroup; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 35.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gate Gourmet seeks a Specialty Sous Chef to lead in authentic Japanese cuisine, crafting standout dishes and guiding a high-performance kitchen. You will shape global menus, oversee specialty production, and drive culinary innovation on a worldwide stage.

You will mentor diverse teams, enforce HACCP and top-tier safety standards, and elevate efficiency, yield, and productivity in a premium, high-volume setting.

Formación

• Proficient in authentic Japanese cuisine and techniques.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Solid knowledge of HACCP and global food safety standards.

Responsabilidades

• Create standout dishes and cutting-edge menus, blending tradition with innovation and showcasing authentic Japanese flavours.
• Lead specialty food production, ensuring every plate delivers 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.

Conocimientos

Japanese cuisine

Team leadership

HACCP knowledge

High-volume operation

Menu development

Educación

Culinary qualification

Herramientas

Recipe management software

Descripción del empleo

Gate Gourmet seeks a Specialty Sous Chef to lead in authentic Japanese cuisine, crafting standout dishes and guiding a high-performance kitchen. You will shape global menus, oversee specialty production, and drive culinary innovation on a worldwide stage.

You will mentor diverse teams, enforce HACCP and top-tier safety standards, and elevate efficiency, yield, and productivity in a premium, high-volume setting.