Area Chef [Sushi]📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
Kitopi, a leading creator and partner for food experiences, is seeking an Area Chef specializing in Sushi to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company operates a portfolio of F&B brands, focusing on growth and scale in delivery and dine-in services. Launched in Dubai in 2018, Kitopi has achieved Unicorn status, driven by innovative technology and a scalable operational model. This role is essential for maintaining and enhancing the culinary standards of Kitopi's sushi brands across multiple outlets.
Role Overview
As an Area Chef [Sushi], you will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality in sushi preparation, presentation, and overall brand integrity. Your expertise will be leveraged to train and mentor kitchen teams, develop comprehensive culinary guidelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and operational excellence within the sushi segment of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Uphold culinary standards for the sushi brand across all assigned outlets, including knife work, fish preparation, plating, and presentation.
- Develop, document, and enforce recipes, portioning guides, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for sushi production.
- Train and mentor kitchen teams on advanced sushi techniques, station setup, and efficient service execution.
- Conduct regular outlet visits and quality audits, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborate with culinary and menu development teams on new sushi offerings, seasonal specials, and product trials.
- Ensure strict adherence to food safety, allergen protocols, and hygiene compliance.
- Support inventory management, including fish and ingredient sourcing, and implement waste reduction initiatives.
- Partner with operations teams on food cost control, monitoring kitchen performance indicators (KPIs), and optimizing labor efficiency.
- Lead kitchen readiness for new outlet openings, including team training and embedding brand standards.
- Oversee station setup and service execution to ensure a seamless customer experience.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Sushi Chef, with at least 2 years in a senior or multi-outlet management role.
- Deep expertise in authentic Japanese culinary techniques, including sushi, sashimi, maki, nigiri, and omakase-style preparation.
- Strong knowledge of fish quality assessment, sourcing strategies, butchery, and handling best practices.
- Proven experience in building and training kitchen teams on sushi-specific skills and brand standards.
- Solid understanding of food cost principles, waste control, and operational discipline.
- A passion for quality, consistency, and delivering an authentic guest experience.
- Capability to work across multiple locations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Work Environment and Location
This full-time role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Area Chef will be expected to work across multiple locations within the city, managing operations in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
Requirements
- Requires 2-5 Years experience
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