Sushi Chef

Hotel La Palma; Capri; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Complimentary meals in staffrestaurant

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hotel La Palma, Capri’s premier luxury property, is seeking a Sushi Chef to oversee the sushi station, ensure flawless preparation, presentation, quality, and food safety, and lead the kitchen team during service. The role requires solid expertise in sushi and Japanese cuisine and experience in high-end settings.

You will contribute to menu development, supervise juniors, monitor stock, and support food cost control while delivering top-tier dining experiences on Capri.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a high-end sushi restaurant or luxury hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of fish handling and HACCP procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the sushi station, ensuring preparation, presentation, quality and food safety, while leading the team during service.

Skills

Sushi & Japanese cuisine

Fish handling

HACCP

Mise en place

Team supervision

Job description

Hotel La Palma, Capri’s first hotel, founded in 1822 and now reimagined as an elegant 50-room luxury property managed by Oetker Hotels, has partnered with Casa Tua since 2026 to create a distinctive collection of dining experiences. At the heart of this collaboration are Casa Tua, the signature restaurant; Fuoco by Casa Tua, the rooftop restaurant and bar; and Mare by Casa Tua, the seaside restaurant and beach club.

Casa Tua invites you to join its team and become part of a unique hospitality project, where talent is nurtured and professional growth is encouraged

Mission

The Sushi Chef is responsible for overseeing the sushi station, ensuring the highest standards of preparation, presentation, quality, and food safety, while supporting the smooth operation of the kitchen and leading the team during service.

Profile

The ideal candidate has solid expertise in sushi and Japanese cuisine, including sushi, sashimi, nigiri, maki, uramaki, and temaki. They demonstrate excellent knowledge of fish handling, HACCP procedures, mise en place management, and quality standards. The role also includes supervising junior team members, monitoring stock levels, supporting food cost control, and contributing to menu development. A minimum of 4 years of experience in a high-end sushi restaurant or luxury hospitality environment is required.

Benefits

• We offer staff accommodation to support your stay in Capri, a competitive salary package, complimentary meals in the staff restaurant, and excellent opportunities for professional growth and career development.

Oetker Hotels are true masterpieces located in the world’s most desirable destinations. Each property is a landmark and a timeless icon of elegance. With deep devotion to local culture and community, our Hosts of Choice preserve a tradition of legendary European hospitality and genuine family spirit that began in 1872.

The collection includes Le Bristol Paris, Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden, Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, Château Saint-Martin & Spa in Vence, The Lanesborough in London, L’Apogée Courchevel, Eden Rock-St Barths, Jumby Bay Island in Antigua, Palácio Tangará in São Paulo, Hotel La Palma in Capri, The Vineta Hotel in Palm Beach, and more than 150 private villas around the globe. In 2027, a new masterpiece will be opening in Saint-Tropez.