SUSHI CHEF Job Hiring in Cyprus for CAS Recruitment Ltd

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Job Vacancy: SUSHI CHEF
Employer/Company: CAS Recruitment Ltd
Job Location: Cyprus

CAS Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced and skilled Sushi Chef to join a professional culinary team in Cyprus. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in authentic Japanese cuisine and modern Japanese fusion, with strong knowledge of sushi preparation, raw fish handling, sushi-rolling techniques, menu development, food cost management, and quality control. Candidates with experience in 4- to 5-star hotels, fine dining restaurants, or high-volume sushi operations are highly preferred.

SUSHI CHEF

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of professional kitchen experience in 4- to 5-star hotels or modern fine dining hot & cold fusion sushi restaurants.
• Must have Certificates of Employment (COE) and pertinent Training Certificates to support the required work experience.
• Relevant experience in authentic Japanese cuisine and Japanese fusion dishes.
• Food Safety Training Certificate; ISO 22000 certification/training is preferred.
• Good knowledge of various types of sushi and sushi-rolling techniques.
• Proven ability to prepare sushi using a variety of main ingredients, seafood, and raw fish.
• Culinary diploma from an accredited school.
• Strong knowledge of Japanese culinary methods, ingredients, food preparation, and presentation.
• Ability to work fast and accurately under pressure, particularly during peak service periods.
• Experience with pre-opening of high-volume operations is an advantage.
• Hands-on, cuisine-oriented primary skill set with strong practical culinary abilities.
• Good understanding of food costing, calculation, portion control, and food cost management.
• Strong knowledge of quality management and quality control procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to consistent food quality and presentation.
• Good organizational, teamwork, and time-management skills.
• Good and pleasing personality with a professional approach to customers and colleagues.
• Good English communication skills.
• Must have a newly renewed passport.
• Reliable, disciplined, creative, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced professional kitchen environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present a wide variety of authentic Japanese sushi and Japanese fusion dishes according to established quality and presentation standards.
• Prepare various types of sushi, including nigiri, maki, uramaki, temaki, sashimi, and other specialty sushi preparations.
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge and execution of sushi-rolling and Japanese culinary techniques.
• Select, prepare, portion, and handle fresh fish, seafood, and other sushi ingredients safely and professionally.
• Ensure proper freshness, quality, storage, and handling of raw fish and other perishable ingredients.
• Create and develop a rich and diverse sushi menu featuring various main ingredients, seafood, and raw fish.
• Develop creative Japanese fusion dishes while maintaining authentic Japanese culinary principles.
• Prepare sauces, seasonings, garnishes, rice, fillings, toppings, and other components required for sushi and Japanese cuisine.
• Ensure sushi rice is prepared, seasoned, and maintained to the required quality and consistency.
• Maintain high standards of food presentation, portion control, flavor, texture, and overall product quality.
• Work efficiently and accurately during busy service periods while maintaining consistent food quality.
• Manage sushi station preparation, mise en place, and service requirements according to daily business volume.
• Monitor ingredient usage and assist in controlling food costs, portion sizes, and wastage.
• Support food cost calculations and contribute to effective food cost management.
• Monitor inventory levels of fish, seafood, rice, vegetables, sauces, and other sushi ingredients.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, rotation, and handling of ingredients according to food safety requirements.
• Follow strict food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and quality management procedures.
• Maintain proper temperature control and safe handling procedures for raw fish and other potentially hazardous foods.
• Conduct quality checks on ingredients and finished dishes before they are served to customers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary sushi preparation and service area.
• Properly clean and sanitize knives, cutting boards, sushi tools, equipment, and workstations.
• Coordinate with other kitchen sections and service staff to ensure smooth and timely operations.
• Assist in training and guiding junior kitchen staff in sushi preparation and Japanese culinary techniques when required.
• Support pre-opening activities, kitchen setup, menu preparation, and operational readiness for high-volume establishments when applicable.
• Follow company recipes, culinary standards, food safety procedures, and quality control requirements.
• Perform other culinary and sushi-related duties assigned by management.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary starts at Php 66,000.00 gross monthly, more or less.
• Forty-eight (48) Work Hours per week. Six (6) working days in a 7-day schedule.
• Accommodation will be provided.
• Two (2) years contract, renewable.

Requirements:

• Detailed RESUME
• Certificate of Employment
• School Credentials
• Training Certificate
• Covid Vaccine Certificate
• E-registration Copy
• PEOS Copy
• Passport Copy

Walk-in applicants can visit us:
FMW Human Resources International Corporation
Room 404 Doña Felisa Syjuco Bldg., Remedios St. Cor Taft Ave., Malate, Manila

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