Sushi Chef

PURE PALATE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary establishment in Singapore is seeking an experienced Omakase Sushi Chef. The role includes preparing sushi and Japanese dishes while ensuring food quality and a positive dining experience. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in Japanese cuisine, good knife skills, and a service-oriented attitude. The position involves guest interaction and a strong focus on food safety. Exciting opportunities for learning and skill development are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Japanese cuisine or sushi preparation.
• Experience with omakase or sushi counter service is preferred.
• Candidates should be adaptable and open to learning additional kitchen duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi, sashimi, and related Japanese dishes according to established standards.
• Execute omakase menu items based on ingredient availability and daily preparation plans.
• Maintain cleanliness of workstations, tools, and kitchen areas at all times.
• Support daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth service flow.

Skills

Knife handling

Food preparation skills

Basic communication skills

Service-oriented attitude

Job description

JobDescription

TheOmakaseSushiChefisresponsibleforpreparingandservingomakase-stylesushiandJapanesedisheswhileensuringconsistentfoodqualityandapositivediningexperience.

Thisroleinvolveshands-onfoodpreparation,guestinteractionatthecounter,andadherencetofoodsafetyandoperationalstandards.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparesushi,sashimi,andrelatedJapanesedishesaccordingtoestablishedstandards
• Executeomakasemenuitemsbasedoningredientavailabilityanddailypreparationplans
• Performfishpreparation,slicing,portioning,andplatingwithaccuracyandconsistency
• Providebasicexplanationofdishestoguestsduringservicewhenrequired
• Ensureproperstorage,handling,androtationoffoodingredients
• Maintaincleanlinessofworkstations,tools,andkitchenareasatalltimes
• Followfoodsafety,hygiene,andworkplacesafetyprocedures
• Assistwithstockcheckingandreportinventoryrequirementstothekitchenteam
• Supportdailykitchenoperationstoensuresmoothserviceflow

Requirements

• Minimum5yearsofrelevantexperienceinJapanesecuisineorsushipreparation
• Experiencewithomakaseorsushicounterserviceispreferred
• Goodknifehandlingandfoodpreparationskills
• Basiccommunicationskillsandaservice-orientedattitude
• Candidatesshouldbeadaptableandopentolearningadditionalkitchenduties
• Priorknowledgeofsakeorbeveragepairingwillbeanadvantage