Sushi Head Chef

About the role

Radisson Collection Residences Riyadh is looking for a Sushi Head Chef to lead all sushi operations and uphold the highest standards of Japanese culinary tradition, food safety and guest experience. The role covers menu development, sushi counter performance, fish butchery, staff training, cost control and maintaining a premium dining standard.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee all sushi items (nigiri, sashimi, maki, temaki, gunkan, tataki, omakase) and the hot dishes section of the menu
• Master fish handling, butchery and cutting (tuna, salmon, snapper, hamachi, eel) and ensure perfect sushi rice quality and daily seasoning
• Create seasonal specials, omakase menus and signature dishes
• Lead and supervise sushi staff and assistants, train junior chefs on skills, hygiene and presentation, manage schedules and workload
• Enforce HACCP and food handling standards, check fish storage and thawing, and maintain labeling, FIFO, temperature logs and sanitation
• Manage ordering of seafood and supplies, control food cost and inventory, and monitor equipment condition

Required profile

• 5-10 years' experience in Japanese cuisine
• 3 years as sushi chef and 1-2 years in leadership
• Food Safety / HACCP certification
• Preferred: experience in fine dining or omakase, modern/fusion Japanese creativity, understanding of cost control

Required skills

• Mastery of knife skills, fish butchery and rice preparation
• Mastery of Japanese hot dishes and appetizers
• Strong leadership and communication