Looking for sushi chef - Asm retail - London

Chef & Cook; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Chef & Cook is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef to join our kitchen team in Greater London. You will be responsible for preparing high-quality sushi and Japanese dishes, maintaining standards of safety, hygiene and presentation.

You will work alongside the Head Chef to ensure consistency during busy services, with a focus on knife skills, freshness of ingredients, and waste minimisation. Evening and weekend work may be required depending on opening hours.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sushi Chef or in a professional Japanese kitchen.
• Good knowledge of sushi preparation and Japanese cuisine.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of fish preparation.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and allergen requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy restaurant environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi, sashimi, nigiri, maki, uramaki and other Japanese dishes to a high standard.
• Prepare and handle fresh fish, seafood, rice, vegetables and other ingredients safely.
• Ensure sushi is presented attractively and consistently according to restaurant standards.
• Prepare sushi rice, sauces, garnishes and other ingredients required for service.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and food safety standards at all times.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and daily kitchen preparation when required.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Knife skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Sushi Chef to join our kitchen team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing high-quality sushi and Japanese dishes while maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, presentation and consistency.,

• Prepare sushi, sashimi, nigiri, maki, uramaki and other Japanese dishes to a high standard.
• Prepare and handle fresh fish, seafood, rice, vegetables and other ingredients safely.
• Ensure sushi is presented attractively and consistently according to restaurant standards.
• Prepare sushi rice, sauces, garnishes and other ingredients required for service.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and food safety standards at all times.
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients before preparation and service.
• Store food correctly and monitor temperatures and use-by dates.
• Keep sushi preparation areas, equipment and refrigerators clean and organised.
• Minimise food waste and use ingredients efficiently.
• Follow portion-control and recipe standards.
• Work efficiently during busy service periods while maintaining quality.
• Communicate effectively with the Head Chef and kitchen team.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and daily kitchen preparation when required.
• Follow all company health, safety and hygiene procedures.
• Previous experience as a Sushi Chef or in a professional Japanese kitchen.
• Good knowledge of sushi preparation and Japanese cuisine.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of fish preparation.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and allergen requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy restaurant environment.
• Good attention to detail and presentation.
• Reliable, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team., Passionate about Japanese food and sushi.
• Professional and hardworking attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Clean and organised approach to work.
• Good communication skills.
• Consistent and dependable.
• The role involves standing for long periods, working in a busy kitchen environment and handling food, knives and kitchen equipment safely. Evening, weekend and public-holiday work may be required depending on the restaurant's opening hours.