Sushi Chef Hot Kitchen

About the Role

Leylaty Group is seeking a Sushi Chef – Hot Kitchen to join their team in Jeddah. This full-time role is responsible for preparing and presenting a variety of Japanese and Peruvian hot dishes, with a focus on cooked seafood, grilled fish, tempura, hot appetizers, and Nikkei fusion cuisine. The position requires strong technical cooking skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and food safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Japanese hot dishes including Tempura, Teriyaki, Teppanyaki, and Yakitori, applying appropriate grilling, searing, frying, sautéing, and simmering techniques.
• Cook seafood, fish, meat, poultry, and vegetables using proper Japanese cooking methods, ensuring consistency in portion sizes, flavor, and presentation.
• Prepare traditional Peruvian hot dishes such as Lomo Saltado and Arroz Chaufa, utilizing fresh ingredients and authentic cooking techniques like grilling, stir-frying, and roasting.
• Work with key Peruvian ingredients, including chili peppers, coriander, lime, and traditional seasonings, while maintaining authentic flavors.
• Create Nikkei fusion hot dishes that combine Japanese culinary techniques with Peruvian flavors and ingredients, applying techniques such as tempura frying and wok cooking.
• Contribute ideas for new dishes and menu improvements when requested by the Executive Chef.

Food Safety and Quality Control

• Inspect the freshness and quality of all ingredients before use.
• Adhere to food safety procedures for handling, storing, and preparing raw and cooked ingredients, preventing cross-contamination.
• Maintain proper temperature control throughout storage, preparation, cooking, and service.
• Ensure food is cooked to required internal temperatures and follow FIFO stock rotation procedures.
• Maintain personal hygiene and ensure all equipment, utensils, and workstations are cleaned and sanitized according to approved procedures.

Kitchen Operations

• Prepare and organize the hot kitchen station before service, ensuring all ingredients and equipment are ready.
• Execute orders accurately and efficiently during service periods.
• Follow standardized recipes, portion controls, cooking specifications, and plating standards.
• Monitor stock levels, report shortages, and minimize food waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional workstation throughout the shift.
• Coordinate with other kitchen sections, including the Cold Kitchen and Sushi Station, to ensure smooth daily operations.

Expected Outcomes

The primary outcome of this role is to deliver a high-quality hot kitchen experience that combines the precision of Japanese cuisine with the vibrant flavors of Peru, creating a distinctive Nikkei dining experience. This includes maintaining exceptional standards of food safety, presentation, consistency, and operational efficiency.