Sushi Chef

LES AMIS HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Les Amis Group, a renowned restaurant group in Singapore, is seeking a skilled sushi chef for a Japanese dining concept. You will handle raw fish, manage ingredients, and ensure orders meet high quality standards with meticulous attention to detail.

Join a fast-paced kitchen environment where collaboration with the team and supplier coordination in Japanese helps maintain freshness and menu innovation, with a focus on safety and presentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a sushi chef.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Knowledge of Japanese language for supplier communication.

Responsibilities

• Cut, slice, and fillet fish precisely to prepare sushi meeting quality and presentation standards.
• Inspect fruits, vegetables, and fish for freshness for sushi preparation.
• Prepare sushi following portions, presentation, and hygiene guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary work area to ensure hygiene compliance.
• Take regular inventory of food supplies to manage stock and minimize waste.
• Report kitchen equipment issues to ensure smooth operations.
• Communicate with wait staff to accommodate requests and allergies.
• Engage customers to enhance dining experience.
• Create new sushi items using fresh daily ingredients for menu variety.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Food safety

Team collaboration

Japanese language

Job description

Company Overview

Les Amis Group operates 33 restaurants across Singapore and overseas, offering diverse cuisines from high-end French and Japanese to casual dining. Known for excellence, inclusiveness, and teamwork, it is one of Singapore's most respected restaurant groups.

Job Summary

As a sushi chef in a Japanese restaurant, you will handle raw fish and ingredients, manage food stock, and ensure all orders meet quality standards with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Cut, slice, and fillet various fish types precisely to prepare sushi dishes that meet quality and presentation standards
• Inspect fruits, vegetables, and fish for freshness and suitability for sushi preparation
• Prepare sushi dishes following portion, presentation, and food safety guidelines
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area to prevent contamination and comply with hygiene standards
• Take regular inventory of food supplies and ingredients to manage stock and minimize waste
• Report kitchen equipment issues promptly to the executive chef to avoid disruptions
• Sterilize utensils, instruments, and equipment before use to uphold food safety standards
• Communicate clearly with wait staff to accommodate special requests and allergy considerations
• Engage customers to provide information and enhance their dining experience
• Create new sushi items using fresh daily ingredients to support menu variety and innovation

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Collaborate effectively with team members and deliver excellent customer service through strong interpersonal skills
• Support colleagues and work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Knowledge of Japanese language to communicate with suppliers in Japan, aiding supplier coordination
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar sushi chef role