Sushi Chef – Launch Leader (Flexible Hours, Tips)

Maki & Ramen; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Job summary

Maki & Ramen in Leeds is looking for an experienced Sushi Chef to lead the launch of our new site, delivering high-quality nigiri, sashimi and rolls with precision and speed. You will ensure authentic Japanese techniques and strict food safety standards are upheld in a busy, high-volume kitchen.

Working 25-30 hours per week on site, you’ll mentor junior team members, support service leadership and help shape the future of the restaurant.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Sushi Chef in a high-quality, high-volume Japanese restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality sushi and sashimi to an exceptional standard, maintaining consistency, precision and speed during service.
• Carry out advanced knife work, fish butchery and rice preparation in line with Japanese techniques and standards.
• Ensure correct handling, storage and preparation of raw fish in full compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Maintain immaculate standards of cleanliness, organisation and mise en place within the sushi section.
• Support the Head Sushi Chef with service leadership, quality control and mentoring of junior team members.

Skills

Knife skills

Sushi preparation

Sashimi cutting

Food safety HACCP

Leadership / mentoring

Job description

Maki & Ramen in Leeds is looking for an experienced Sushi Chef to lead the launch of our new site, delivering high-quality nigiri, sashimi and rolls with precision and speed. You will ensure authentic Japanese techniques and strict food safety standards are upheld in a busy, high-volume kitchen.

Working 25-30 hours per week on site, you’ll mentor junior team members, support service leadership and help shape the future of the restaurant.