Sous Chef - Sushi

About the role

Kitopi is seeking an experienced Sous Chef – Sushi to support its kitchen leadership team. The role involves overseeing daily sushi operations, ensuring high‑quality food preparation, and maintaining the brand’s standards across its cloud‑kitchen network.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing daily sushi kitchen operations.
• Lead, guide and train the sushi team to ensure consistency, quality and efficiency.
• Prepare and present sushi, sashimi, nigiri, maki rolls and other Japanese dishes.
• Handle, cut, store and prepare raw seafood and fresh ingredients safely.
• Maintain taste, presentation, portioning and brand standards.
• Oversee mise en place, ingredient preparation, sauces, garnishes and daily production.
• Monitor stock levels, ordering, waste and portion control.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Support menu development, product improvements and new sushi recipe creation.
• Keep the workstation and kitchen environment clean, organized and efficient.

Required profile

• Proven experience in sushi preparation and Japanese cuisine.
• Previous role as a Senior Sushi Chef or Sous Chef.
• Strong knowledge of seafood handling, raw fish preparation, sushi rice and sauces.
• Excellent knife skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and train a team in a fast‑paced kitchen.
• Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene and quality standards.
• Adaptable, organized and comfortable working in a multicultural environment.
• Passion for quality, customer service and memorable food experiences.

Required skills

• Sushi preparation
• Japanese cuisine
• Seafood handling
• Raw fish preparation
• Sushi rice preparation
• Sauce preparation
• Presentation techniques
• Knife skills
• Food safety compliance
• Hygiene standards
• Stock management
• Menu development

What we offer

• Extensive learning opportunities with hard and soft skill training.
• Customized trainings and a diverse, inclusive international environment.
• Annual leave as per company policy and comprehensive medical insurance.
• Participation in community events and yearly get‑together for Frontliner Champions.