Sushi Chef de Partie - Fundamental Hospitality

Chef & Cook; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in the City of Westminster is looking for a Sushi Chef de Partie. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of sushi preparation and presentation while running your section efficiently. Strong knife skills, teamwork, and a passion for Japanese cuisine are essential. This position offers competitive pay including tips, with career progression opportunities and a dynamic kitchen environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary + service charge

Career progression

Supportive leadership

Staff meals

Additional company benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sushi Chef de Partie or strong Sushi Chef ready to step up.
• Solid knowledge of sushi preparation, rice, fish handling, and presentation.
• Experience in high-volume or premium restaurant environments.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting sushi dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Running your section efficiently during busy services.
• Maintaining excellent knife skills and attention to detail.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Knife skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Job description

As a Sushi Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for running your section with confidence, maintaining the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and execution. You will work closely with senior chefs to ensure the sushi offering at Shanghai-Me is delivered flawlessly every service.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting sushi dishes to a consistently high standard
• Running your section efficiently as a Sushi Chef de Partie during busy services
• Maintaining excellent knife skills and attention to detail
• Ensuring full compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
• Supporting junior chefs and contributing to a positive kitchen culture
• Working collaboratively with the wider brigade to uphold the Shanghai-Me brand

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as a Sushi Chef de Partie or strong Sushi Chef ready to step up
• Solid knowledge of sushi preparation, rice, fish handling, and presentation
• Experience in high-volume or premium restaurant environments
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and team-focused attitude
• Passion for Japanese cuisine and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Competitive salary + service charge
• Career progression within a growing, high-profile hospitality group
• Supportive leadership and structured training
• The chance to work with premium ingredients in a dynamic kitchen
• Staff meals and additional company benefits, £16.25 hourly, £16.25 + cash & card tips + surplus tronc distribution