Area Chef [Sushi]

Kitopi; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness spaces for working mothers

Monthly well-being programs

Webinars for growth

Social events across markets

Private health insurance

Up to 50% discount on Kitopi brands

Annual leave as per policy

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Kitopi is seeking a senior Sushi Chef in Doha to own culinary standards across multiple outlets. You will develop recipes, train teams, and ensure high-quality sushi production from knife work to plating.

The role requires 5+ years in sushi, deep Japanese technique knowledge, and strong focus on fish quality and cost control. Join a fast-paced, high-volume operation with international reach and strong brand presence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as sushi chef, with senior/multi-outlet role.
• Deep expertise in sushi, sashimi, maki, nigiri, omakase prep.
• Strong knowledge of fish quality and handling best practices.
• Experience training kitchen teams on sushi skills and standards.
• Understanding of food cost, waste control and operational discipline.

Responsibilities

• Own the sushi brand's culinary standards across outlets.
• Develop, document, and enforce recipes, portioning guides, SOPs for sushi.
• Train and mentor kitchen teams on sushi techniques and service execution.
• Conduct outlet visits and quality audits; drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate on new sushi offerings, seasonal specials, and trials.
• Monitor food safety, allergens, and hygiene per UAE regulations.
• Support inventory management, sourcing, and waste reduction.
• Lead kitchen readiness for new openings and embed brand standards.

Skills

Sushi chef experience

Japanese culinary techniques

Food safety & hygiene

Team leadership

Job description

Kitopi is the region's leading creator and partner for magical food experiences. With a purpose to satisfy the world’s appetite to create joy, Kitopi operates a portfolio of both invested and franchised F&B brands, serving as enablers in the industry by helping brands grow and scale in both the delivery and dine-in spaces.

Launched in Dubai, UAE, in January 2018, Kitopi has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in the food tech space. In July 2021, Kitopi announced its $415 million Series C funding round, led by the world’s largest tech-focused investment fund, the Softbank Group. This investment elevated Kitopi to Unicorn status, making it the fastest Unicorn to emerge from the MENA region.

Kitopi’s growth has been fueled by its innovative and scalable software solutions. Kitopi’s kitchens are powered by its proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS) - an in-house suite of applications that optimizes cloud kitchen operations in real time. As part of its growth roadmap, technological innovation, data science, artificial intelligence, and robotics will take center stage as Kitopi continues to reinvent the food industry and remain the leading food company in the region.

With over 6,000 employees, Kitopi currently operates 200+ locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. It also operates its Customer Experience Center in Amman, Jordan, its Engineering Hub in Krakow, Poland.

What You'll Do?

• Own the sushi brand's culinary standards across all outlets — from knife work and fish prep to plating and presentation
• Develop, document, and enforce recipes, portioning guides, and SOPs specific to sushi production
• Train and mentor kitchen teams on sushi techniques, station setup, and service execution
• Conduct regular outlet visits and quality audits, driving corrective action where needed
• Collaborate with the culinary and menu development team on new sushi offerings, seasonal specials, and product trials
• Monitor food safety, allergen protocols, and hygiene compliance in line with UAE regulations
• Support inventory management, fish and ingredient sourcing, and waste reduction
• Partner with operations on food cost control, kitchen KPIs, and labor efficiency
• Lead kitchen readiness for new outlet openings — training teams and embedding brand standards from day one

What Are We Looking For?

• 5+ years of experience as a Sushi Chef, with at least 2 years in a senior or multi-outlet role
• Deep expertise in Japanese culinary techniques — sushi, sashimi, maki, nigiri, omakase-style preparation
• Strong knowledge of fish quality, sourcing, butchery, and handling best practices
• Experience building and training kitchen teams on sushi-specific skills and standards
• Solid understanding of food cost, waste control, and operational discipline
• Passionate about quality, consistency, and authentic guest experience
• Comfortable working across multiple locations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

- Extensive learning opportunities with hard and soft skill training to help you improve and challenge yourself.

- Be involved in customized workshops run by the Kitopi Academy.

- Have the chance to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment.

- Become part of one of the most caring communities out there.

- Free and unlimited access to a nutritionist.

- No Dress Code! (T&C applies).

- The famous team activities and social events bursting with fun.Inclusive private health insurance.

- Up to 50% discount on Kitopi brands.

- Annual leave as per the company policy.

- Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.

Additionally, we offer:

• - Wellness spaces designed for mothers, inclusive for all.
• - Monthly well-being programs to nurture your mental and physical health.
• - Informative and empowering webinars to support your growth.
• - Social Thursdays and Fridays across markets to gather and connect with colleagues.

So, what does it really mean to work at Kitopi?

We are constantly striving to make Kitopi the best place to work, by empowering you to be the best version of yourself every day. Our company values act as our guiding principles to help ensure that everyone feels safe, included, and like they truly belong.

Kitopi is an equal-opportunity employer. While we currently operate in 6 countries, we are over 70 different nationalities of talented Kitopians. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a recent graduate, or someone looking to return to the workforce after a break. We celebrate rich diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures and have a 0-tolerance policy towards racism, bigotry, and hate.

Customer-obsessed and tech-enabled, at Kitopi, we are a team of passionate humans who are on a mission together to satisfy the world’s appetite.