Japanese Kitchen Supervisor: Sushi & Menu Mastery

Apparel FZCO; Doha; On-site; QAR 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Apparel FZCO in Doha seeks an experienced Kitchen Supervisor to oversee daily operations of a Japanese kitchen in a premium dining setting. You will lead chefs and kitchen staff, ensure HACCP compliance, and maintain quality and presentation across all dishes.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent organizational skills, and a background in sushi or Japanese cuisine within a high-volume environment. On-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in a Japanese restaurant, sushi restaurant, hotel, or similar operation.
• Experience as Kitchen Supervisor / Sous Chef / Chef de Partie or Senior Chef preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Japanese cuisine, sushi, and sauces, rice preparation, seafood handling.
• Solid understanding of food safety, HACCP, and temperature-control procedures.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage a team in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to train and develop junior kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operations of the Japanese kitchen and ensure smooth workflow across all sections.
• Allocate duties and monitor the performance of Chefs, Sushi Chefs, Commis, Prep Cooks, and kitchen helpers.
• Ensure all Japanese dishes are prepared according to standardized recipes, quality specifications, and presentation standards.
• Monitor preparation of sushi, sashimi, ramen, tempura, robatayaki, donburi, sauces and other dishes as per menu.
• Maintain proper mise en place before each service and ensure high standards of food safety and sanitation.
• Coordinate with Front of House to ensure orders are prepared accurately and served within required timelines.
• Support daily production planning and kitchen organization; assist with new dishes and seasonal menu changes.
• Train and coach kitchen staff on hygiene, safety, presentation, and company standards.
• Ensure opening/closing checklists are completed; monitor equipment and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Japanese cuisine

Leadership

Kitchen operations

Food safety HACCP

Team management

Quality control

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Apparel FZCO in Doha seeks an experienced Kitchen Supervisor to oversee daily operations of a Japanese kitchen in a premium dining setting. You will lead chefs and kitchen staff, ensure HACCP compliance, and maintain quality and presentation across all dishes.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent organizational skills, and a background in sushi or Japanese cuisine within a high-volume environment. On-site position with competitive benefits.