Job Title: Hospitality Head Chef – Sushi & Japanese Cuisine
Location: City of London
Salary: Competitive up to £50k plus Overtime
Type: Full-time 7-4pm
Bankholidays off with 20 days Annual Leave going up with longer service
About the Role We are seeking an experienced, highly organised, and passionate Sous Chef or Head Chef specialising in Sushi and Japanese cuisine to lead and inspire our kitchen operations in a High Profile contract site in The City. This is a unique opportunity for a talented culinary professional who thrives in both high-end hospitality and client-facing environments and wants a better work life balance with no weekends!
You will oversee a core team of 6, managing hospitality events and intimate lunchs and fuctions, while delivering exceptional food experiences ranging from Bento and Udon to premium sushi offerings. This role also includes hosting interactive sushi masterclasses for clients and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation
Oversee lunch and hospitality services, maintaining high standards under pressure
Confidently run a main kitchen as well as cook in front of clients during live or private events
Mentor, train, and develop kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative team culture
Design and deliver engaging sushi masterclasses for clients and stakeholders
Develop innovative seasonal menus using fresh, locally sourced ingredients
Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships
Monitor and reduce waste while optimising kitchen efficiency and cost control
Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards
Bring creativity and flair to menu execution and presentation
About You Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Head Chef in Japanese cuisine ideally in a Hospitality or Fine dining venue
Strong expertise in sushi preparation (nigiri, sashimi, maki) as well as hot dishes (Bento, Udon, etc.)
Experience leading and managing kitchen teams
Highly organised with excellent time management and multitasking abilities
Comfortable working in both back-of-house and client-facing environments
Confident communicator, capable of delivering training and masterclasses
Strong understanding of stock management, waste control, and kitchen financials
Passion for innovation, quality ingredients, and continuous improvement
What We Offer Opportunity to lead and shape a dynamic kitchen operation
Creative freedom in menu development
Exposure to high-end hospitality and client interaction
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Competitive salary and benefits package
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