Demi Chef de Partie – Sushi

About the role

The Demi Chef de Partie (Sushi) will support the kitchen team in delivering high‑quality sushi dishes and other menu items at Aloft Abu Dhabi. This position combines food preparation, quality control, and collaboration with service staff to ensure a seamless dining experience.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare special meals, substitute items, and cold sushi dishes according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Regulate temperatures of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters, and manage thawing of frozen items.
• Maintain accurate food logs, monitor portion sizes, and ensure proper garnish and arrangement.
• Communicate assistance needs during busy periods and inform the Chef of excess items for daily specials.
• Update Food & Beverage staff on menu specials, out‑of‑stock items, and daily promotions.
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, and employee coaching as a role model.
• Follow all safety, security, and hygiene policies, reporting any hazards or incidents.
• Maintain a clean, professional appearance and protect confidential company information.

Required profile

• Technical, trade or vocational school degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant kitchen experience, preferably in sushi preparation.
• No prior supervisory experience required.
• No specific license or certification required.