Job Description
*Sushi Chef - First Hire, New Sushi Brand* We're looking for a hands-on Sushi Chef to help build a new sushi brand from the ground up. You'll work directly with the founders on menu development, kitchen setup and launch, then lead day-to-day preparation and consistency. *Responsibilities* • Develop and trial sushi recipes, fillings, sauces and presentation. • Standardise recipes, ingredient quantities, portions and preparation methods. • Handle sushi rice preparation, rolling, cutting and finishing consistently. • Help select ingredients, suppliers, equipment and kitchen tools. • Plan daily prep and organise the kitchen for quick, consistent service. • Maintain food safety, hygiene, temperature control and safe storage. • Track ingredient usage, yield, food cost and wastage. • Train kitchen helpers and document recipes so the menu can be repeated across outlets. • Support launch trials and improve dishes using customer feedback. *What we're looking for* • Proven hands-on sushi-making experience and strong rice, rolling and knife skills. • Ability to develop a practical menu, rather than only follow existing recipes. • Comfortable working in a startup kitchen and taking responsibility for setup and execution. • Strong hygiene standards, consistency and cost awareness. • Able to train a small team. New-outlet opening experience is a plus. *Practical selection round* Prepare a small sushi selection, explain the recipes and portions, and demonstrate hygiene, preparation speed and wastage control. Location, salary, shifts and application contact: to be confirmed before posting.
Hyderabad, India