Sous Chef - Sushi

Overview

About The Role

Sous Chef – Sushi

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in managing daily sushi kitchen operations.
• Lead, guide, and train the sushi team to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Prepare and present high-quality sushi, sashimi, nigiri, maki rolls, and other Japanese dishes.
• Ensure proper handling, cutting, storage, and preparation of raw seafood and fresh ingredients.
• Maintain consistency in taste, presentation, portioning, and brand standards.
• Oversee mise en place, ingredient preparation, sauces, garnishes, and daily production.
• Monitor stock levels, ordering, wastage, and portion control.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Support menu development, product improvements, and new sushi recipe creation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation and kitchen environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience in sushi preparation and Japanese cuisine.
• Previous experience as a Senior Sushi Chef or Sous Chef.
• Strong knowledge of seafood handling, raw fish preparation, sushi rice, sauces, and presentation techniques.
• Excellent knife skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and train a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Solid leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Adaptable, organized, and able to work in a multicultural environment.
• Passion for quality, customer service, and creating memorable food experiences.

Benefits

• Extensive learning opportunities with hard and soft skill training to help you improve and challenge yourself.
• Be involved in customized trainings.
• Have the chance to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Become part of one of the most caring communities out there.
• Annual leave as per company policy.
• Medical Insurance covering all necessary services.
• Yearly get-together for our Frontliner Champions.

Application Review

• Submit your application, and our Talent Attraction team will review your profile.

Pre-Screening

• If your profile matches our requirements, you will receive a call from our Talent team to discuss the opportunity.

Interview Process

• If shortlisted, you will meet with our Hiring and Operations Managers and may need to attend one more round, which could include a practical trial at our kitchen or dine-in location.

Offer Discussion

• Upon successful completion of the interview and trial rounds, our recruiter will contact you to discuss the offer, after which an offer letter will be released via email.
• 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 everyone feels safe, included, and like they truly belong.
• Kitopi is an equal-opportunity employer.
• While we currently operate in multiple 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 encourage you to apply.
• We celebrate rich diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures and have a zero-tolerance policy toward racism, bigotry, and hate.
• Please apply if you see a position that makes your heart skip a beat and help us build a company that we are all proud to work for.
• 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 and create joy.