Lead Sushi Sous Chef — Elevate Prep & Quality

SILK RESTAURANT Canggu; Provinsi Bali; On-site; IDR 360,000,000 - 480,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SILK RESTAURANT Canggu in Bali is seeking a skilled Senior Sushi Sous Chef to assist the Sushi Head Chef with daily kitchen operations, lead Sushi Chefs and kitchen staff, and uphold premium Japanese dining standards.

Responsibilities include overseeing sushi production, ensuring quality, freshness, mise en place, safety standards, and staff development in a fast-paced high-end setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in sushi or Japanese cuisine.
• 1–2 years in a senior or supervisory kitchen position preferred.
• Experience as Sushi Sous Chef, Senior Sushi Chef, or equivalent is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Japanese cuisine and sushi techniques.
• Excellent knife skills and handling of fresh seafood.
• Experience supervising and training junior kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee sushi, sashimi, nigiri, maki, rolls, and other Japanese dishes.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, freshness, portioning, and presentation.
• Oversee daily mise en place and ensure ingredients are ready before service.
• Monitor fresh fish, seafood, sushi rice, sauces, and ingredients per safety standards.
• Check quality and freshness of ingredients and report concerns to the Sushi Head Chef.
• Manage stock levels and communicate requirements to the Sushi Head Chef or purchasing team.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, rotation, and temperature control of perishables.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic sushi station during prep and service.
• Ensure staff follow food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP procedures.
• Support training and development of junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Japanese cuisine

Food safety & HACCP

Staff supervision

Knife skills

Quality control

High-volume service

mise en place

Education

Culinary education or certification

Job description

SILK RESTAURANT Canggu in Bali is seeking a skilled Senior Sushi Sous Chef to assist the Sushi Head Chef with daily kitchen operations, lead Sushi Chefs and kitchen staff, and uphold premium Japanese dining standards.

Responsibilities include overseeing sushi production, ensuring quality, freshness, mise en place, safety standards, and staff development in a fast-paced high-end setting.