Sous Chef

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef and collaborate with the culinary team to ensure seamless daily operations.
• Maintain and elevate food quality and standards to meet and exceed expectations.
• Contribute to the creation of innovative and enticing menus to cater to customer preferences, focusing on delivering excellence in taste, temperature, and presentation.
• Manage food costs for individual dishes, ensuring optimal balance between quality and financial objectives.
• Deliver high-quality food products to guests and actively contribute to achieving goals set by the Executive Chef.
• Adhere strictly to impeccable hygiene practices at all times.
• Demonstrate proficiency in working in front of guests, creating an engaging and top-notch experience at the sushi counter.
• Estimate food consumption to effectively schedule purchases and requisition raw materials.
• Minimize waste and spoilage in alignment with budgetary considerations.
• Collaborate with the Service team to stay informed about patron feedback and preferences, and actively participate in overall business planning.
• Investigate and resolve guest concerns promptly, courteously, and professionally, with thorough documentation and effective resolutions.
• Maintain cooperative and professional relationships with all stakeholders.
• Promote a positive working climate, enhancing productivity and boosting employee morale.
• Assist the Executive Chef in sourcing ingredients from Japan through approved vendor listings.
• Any other skill-development or ad-hoc task as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Possess a Degree/Diploma/Certification in Culinary Arts is preferred.
• Strong culinary experience with specialization in Japanese cuisine.
• Previous experience in a fine-dining concept restaurant is essential.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills with a hands-on approach.
• Proven expertise in logistic planning, culinary techniques, and leadership.
• Effective communication skills, preferably in the local spoken language.
• Ability to enforce rigorous safety and sanitation practices.
• Well-groomed with a professional appearance.
• People and customer-oriented, with the ability to motivate and initiate tasks independently.
• Comfortable working face-to-face with guests.
• A team builder who displays initiative and creativity.
• Willingness to go the extra mile to exceed customer expectations.