Sushi Chef

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate Head Sushi Chef to lead a premium sushi kitchen in one of London's most stylish restaurants. This role offers the chance to shape a standout culinary experience, working with world-class ingredients and a talented team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of sushi, a creative flair for menu design, and the ability to inspire and mentor junior chefs. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a vibrant culinary environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of sushi with focus on detail and presentation.
• Experience in Michelin-starred restaurants or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sushi kitchen, maintaining high standards of execution.
• Create and evolve an innovative sushi menu with the executive team.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Menu design

Team leadership

Ingredient sourcing

Food safety standards

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Head Sushi Chef for Beautiful Restaurant in London £75,000–£80,000

• Location: London
• Start: ASAP

Smyth & Co are proud to be partnering exclusively with a highly respected client to appoint a Head Sushi Chef for one of London's most exciting new restaurant projects.

This is an exceptional opportunity to take full ownership of a premium sushi offering, leading a talented team and working with world-class ingredients. The restaurant is stylish, elegant, and known for its uncompromising standards - this role offers the chance to shape one of London’s standout sushi kitchens.

What We’re Looking For:

• A genuine passion and deep, intuitive understanding of sushi, with an obsessive focus on detail, balance, and presentation
• Experience in Michelin-starred or internationally acclaimed restaurants (UK, Japan, US, Europe)
• A calm, assured presence in the kitchen, able to build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team
• Skilled in sourcing, selecting, and working with the finest ingredients and suppliers worldwide
• A creative mind: able to design a sushi menu that respects tradition while introducing modern, progressive elements

The Role:

• Lead and oversee the sushi kitchen, setting and maintaining the highest standards of execution and consistency
• Create, refine, and evolve an innovative sushi menu in collaboration with the executive team
• Train, mentor, and develop junior chefs to maintain technical excellence across the team
• Maintain strict food safety, health, and hygiene standards at all times
• Work closely with senior leadership to shape the culinary direction of the restaurant

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Highly skilled in both traditional Sushi techniques and contemporary sushi innovation
• Respected by peers for discipline, leadership, and ability to build a strong kitchen culture
• Confident managing a busy, premium restaurant service at the highest level
• Ambitious, passionate, and genuinely committed to creating an exceptional guest experience

If you are passionate about leading a truly world-class sushi kitchen and ready to take your next step in one of London’s most exciting restaurants, we would love to hear from you.