Specialty Chef - Sushi

Role Overview

Specialty Chef - Sushi at Accor, located at Rixos Premium Dubai JBR.

Company Overview

Rixos Premium Dubai JBR is a luxury hotel that delivers authentic Turkish hospitality with exceptional service standards. The hotel redefines luxury by offering a unique and unforgettable holiday experience, creating a new meaning for modern hospitality and leisure.

Role Purpose

To prepare and present high-quality sushi, sashimi, maki, nigiri, and other Japanese specialties according to established recipes and standards, while maintaining the highest levels of food quality, freshness, taste, presentation, and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Presentation

• Prepare and present a wide variety of high-quality sushi, sashimi, maki, nigiri, and other Japanese specialties in accordance with established recipes and standards.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and served according to the hotel's quality and presentation standards.
• Maintain excellent knife skills and demonstrate proper sushi preparation and cutting techniques.

Quality & Ingredients

• Ensure the highest standards of food quality, freshness, taste, presentation, and consistency.
• Select, inspect, and properly handle fresh fish, seafood, rice, and other sushi ingredients.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, labeling, and rotation of food products to minimize waste.

Food Safety & Hygiene

• Follow all food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP standards at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the sushi preparation area, equipment, and workstations.

Cost Management

• Monitor food costs and minimize wastage while maintaining the required quality standards.

Culinary Operations & Team Support

• Work closely with the Sous Chef, Executive Chef, and culinary team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Support the training and development of junior culinary team members in sushi preparation and Japanese cuisine techniques.
• Assist in menu development and contribute creative ideas for new sushi dishes and presentations.

General Duties

• Maintain a professional and positive approach while working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Perform other culinary duties as assigned by the Chef or management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in Japanese/Asian cuisine, with strong specialization in sushi.
• Proven experience as a Sushi Chef, Specialty Chef – Sushi, or a similar role in a luxury hotel, resort, or high-end restaurant.
• International hotel or luxury hospitality experience is highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Japanese culinary techniques, sushi preparation, and presentation.
• Excellent knife skills and knowledge of fish and seafood handling.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about Japanese cuisine.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary.
• Duty meals provided: breakfast, lunch, dinner, midnight meal, and coffee breaks.
• Vacation tickets and benefits provided by the hotel.
• Medical insurance provided.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays.