Sous Chef (Mimi Kakushi)
Core
Creative and operational backbone of the kitchen supporting the Head Chef in delivering exceptional Japanese cuisine dining experiences.
Role type
Senior IC Sous Chef (Japanese cuisine)
Builds
High-quality Japanese dishes and dining experiences for guests
Domain
Hospitality + Japanese cuisine
Required skills
Menu development, kitchen operations leadership, team training and mentoring, food safety compliance, inventory and cost control, waste management, equipment maintenance oversight
Preferred skills
Japanese or Asian-inspired cuisine experience, pre-opening experience, luxury/design-led restaurant background, EU country work eligibility
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Support Head Chef in menu development and recipe creation; Lead and supervise all kitchen stations; Take full responsibility for kitchen operations in Head Chef's absence; Train and mentor kitchen staff; Ensure food safety, hygiene, and storage standards; Manage stock, ordering, and waste reduction; Monitor kitchen equipment maintenance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC