Chef De Partie – Sushi

About the role

The Chef de Partie – Sushi at Park Hyatt Dubai is responsible for preparing authentic and contemporary Japanese cuisine, ensuring the highest standards of quality, freshness, presentation, and food safety in a luxury hospitality environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare a wide range of sushi items (maki, nigiri, sashimi, temaki) and signature creations following established recipes and presentation standards.
• Demonstrate expert knife skills for cleaning, cutting, slicing, portioning, and filleting various fish and seafood.
• Inspect freshness and quality of all ingredients, report concerns, and maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards.
• Prepare sushi rice and other essential components with precise control of cooking, seasoning, temperature, and texture.
• Develop innovative sushi dishes while preserving authentic Japanese culinary philosophy.
• Coordinate with the service team to meet guest preferences, dietary requirements, and special requests.
• Monitor stock levels, conduct inventories, and support ordering to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Minimize food waste through accurate portioning, proper storage, and efficient ingredient utilization.

Required profile

• Diploma or certification in Culinary Arts, Japanese Cuisine, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 2–3 years experience as a Sushi Chef or Chef de Partie – Sushi in reputable restaurants or luxury hotels.
• Advanced knowledge of sushi preparation, sashimi cutting, fish filleting, seafood handling, and rice preparation.
• Strong understanding of raw food safety, HACCP, allergen management, and sanitation procedures.
• Creative culinary ability with excellent attention to detail, consistency, portion control, and refined presentation.
• Effective communication, organization, and teamwork skills in a fast‑paced kitchen.

Required skills

• Advanced knife skills
• Sushi rice preparation
• Fish filleting and sashimi cutting
• HACCP and raw food safety compliance