Sous Chef: Lead Japanese Kitchen & Growth Path

Sushi Hiro; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Salary increment

Career growth

Supportive environment

Dining discounts

Brand growth

Job summary

Sushi Hiro is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations across our KL/Selangor outlets. You will ensure recipe adherence, supervise staff, manage inventory and food costs, and uphold hygiene standards.

You should have at least 2 years in a professional kitchen, hands-on with Japanese cuisine preferred, strong HACCP/GMP knowledge, and proven leadership. Weekend/shift flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of professional kitchen experience.
• Experience in Japanese cuisine or a Japanese restaurant is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of HACCP/GMP, food safety, and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth service.
• Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff for high performance.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented per recipes, SOPs, and quality standards.
• Monitor food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness following policy and regs.
• Manage inventory, FIFO, and minimize waste while controlling costs.
• Coordinate food prep and ensure timely service during hours.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to deliver excellent dining experiences.

Job description

Sushi Hiro is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations across our KL/Selangor outlets. You will ensure recipe adherence, supervise staff, manage inventory and food costs, and uphold hygiene standards.

You should have at least 2 years in a professional kitchen, hands-on with Japanese cuisine preferred, strong HACCP/GMP knowledge, and proven leadership. Weekend/shift flexibility is required.