KŌZAI
Japanese Fusion Cuisine | Sushi Chef
Kuwait City, KuwaitPosted 5 days ago
- Salary
- AED 7k–12k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Mid level
- Field
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
Job title: Japanese Fusion Cuisine | Sushi Chef Workplace type: On-site | Location: Kuwait | Job type: Full-time We are opening a new Japanese fusion cuisine restaurant in Kuwait and are looking for skilled Sushi Chefs to join our founding kitchen team. About the role You will prepare high-quality sushi, sashimi and rolls for a modern Japanese fusion menu, working alongside our Executive Chef and Sous Chef. This is a chance to help build a new kitchen from the start. Responsibilities • Prepare and season sushi rice to our standards • Slice fish and seafood with precision • Prepare sashimi, nigiri and rolls with consistent presentation • Follow approved recipes, portion control and food-safety rules • Keep the sushi station clean, organized and well stocked • Support and train junior kitchen team members Requirements • Minimum 3 years of experience in a Japanese restaurant • Strong knife skills and sushi rice preparation • Knowledge of fish handling and food safety • Valid health card • Ability to work shifts, including weekends and evenings What we offer • Salary and benefits based on experience and interview • A new restaurant with a modern concept and a professional leadership team • Opportunity to grow into a section lead role
Requirements
Minimum 3 years of experience in a Japanese restaurant; Strong knife skills and sushi rice preparation; Knowledge of fish handling and food safety; Valid health card; Ability to work shifts, including weekends and evenings
Responsibilities
Prepare and season sushi rice to our standards; Slice fish and seafood with precision; Prepare sashimi, nigiri and rolls with consistent presentation; Follow approved recipes, portion control and food-safety rules; Keep the sushi station clean, organized and well stocked; Support and train junior kitchen team members
Skills
- knife skills
- sushi rice preparation
- fish handling
- food safety
- sushi preparation
- sashimi preparation
- nigiri preparation
- rolls preparation
- communication
- team training
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