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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