Sushi Head Chef: Lead Craft & Global Opportunities

Zuma Restaurants; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class training

Global opportunities

Family meals

Rewards & recognition

Staff discount

Job summary

Zuma Restaurants in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Sushi Head Chef to lead our sushi operation, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction across all services.

You will mentor a skilled sushi team, optimize prep and presentation, and collaborate with senior leadership to continuously elevate the dining experience with seasonal and traditional Japanese techniques.

Qualifications

• Genuine love for Japanese cuisine and strong passion for sushi
• Proven experience as Sushi Head Chef or senior sushi leader in luxury, high-volume settings
• Deep knowledge of sushi preparation: fish cutting, rice, sashimi, nigiri, maki, and traditional techniques
• Strong leadership: ability to inspire, develop, and manage a sushi team
• Team player with collaborative work style across a large culinary team
• Solid operational and commercial awareness: manage food costs, stock, and kitchen performance
• Highly organized, hands-on, calm, and focused in fast-paced environments
• Guest-focused and passionate about delivering memorable dining experiences
• Meticulous attention to detail to maintain top sushi quality and presentation

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the sushi operation to uphold top-quality, consistency, presentation, and taste during service
• Maintain sushi mise en place, fish prep, and kitchen prep for smooth service
• Mentor and develop the sushi team with clear training and guidance
• Ensure recipes are prepared and delivered to Zuma standards consistently
• Handle, prepare, and store fish and all sushi ingredients to maintain freshness and safety
• Collaborate with senior management to review guest feedback and improve offerings
• Monitor sushi section costs, stock levels, quality, and waste for commercial efficiency
• Ensure health, safety, hygiene, and food safety standards at all times
• Work with the culinary team to refine offerings with seasonal ingredients and traditional techniques

Job description

Zuma Restaurants in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Sushi Head Chef to lead our sushi operation, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction across all services.

You will mentor a skilled sushi team, optimize prep and presentation, and collaborate with senior leadership to continuously elevate the dining experience with seasonal and traditional Japanese techniques.