Sushi Area Chef – Multi‑Outlet Leadership

About the role

Kitopi is seeking an experienced Sushi Area Chef to lead culinary standards across its sushi outlets in the region. You will be responsible for ensuring consistent quality, presentation, and safety of sushi dishes while supporting new outlet launches.

Key responsibilities

• Own the sushi brand’s culinary standards across all locations, from knife work and fish preparation to plating.
• Develop, document, and enforce recipes, portion guides, and SOPs specific to sushi production.
• Train and mentor kitchen teams on sushi techniques, station setup, and service execution.
• Conduct regular outlet visits and quality audits, driving corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with culinary and menu development teams on new sushi offerings and seasonal specials.
• Monitor food safety, allergen protocols, and hygiene compliance in line with UAE regulations.
• Support inventory management, fish sourcing, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Partner with operations on food cost control, kitchen KPIs, and labor efficiency.
• Lead kitchen readiness for new outlet openings, embedding brand standards from day one.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience as a Sushi Chef, with at least 2 years in a senior or multi‑outlet role.
• Deep expertise in Japanese culinary techniques – sushi, sashimi, maki, nigiri, omakase‑style preparation.
• Strong knowledge of fish quality, sourcing, butchery, and handling best practices.
• Proven ability to build and train kitchen teams on sushi‑specific skills.
• Solid understanding of food cost, waste control, and operational discipline.
• Passionate about quality, consistency, and authentic guest experience.

Required skills

• Sushi preparation (sashimi, maki, nigiri, omakase)
• Fish butchery and handling
• Food safety and hygiene compliance
• Inventory management for perishable ingredients
• Food cost control and waste reduction

What we offer

• Extensive learning opportunities with hard and soft skill training