Head Sushi Chef

Lead the sushi counter at one of Mayfair’s most stylish restaurants

Are you a talented sushi chef who wants your own counter, a loyal following and the backing of a celebrated team? We’re working with a chic, cosmopolitan restaurant in the heart of Mayfair to find a Head Sushi Chef.

About the restaurant

This is the first international restaurant from one of France’s best-known chefs. It is a grown-up version of a much-loved Parisian original. The menu is built around the seasons and pairs French technique with modern Japanese style and precision. Expect beautifully made maki and sashimi alongside French pâtisserie classics, a French wine list of around 250 bins and a creative cocktail programme.

The restaurant has recently moved into a new Mayfair home, with a dining room, a terrace and a dedicated sushi counter where guests watch the team at work. The atmosphere is warm, refined and full of energy. Design and food are taken equally seriously here.

Head Sushi role

As Head Sushi Chef, you’ll run the sushi counter and lead the sushi section. You’ll be the face of the counter for guests, so you’ll need both great craft and the confidence to enjoy that spotlight. You will:

• Lead daily sushi service with consistency, precision and flair
• Work with the Executive and Head Chefs on seasonal menu development, bringing your ideas to a Franco-Japanese menu
• Train, mentor and motivate a team of sushi chefs
• Take charge of fish sourcing, quality and supplier relationships, alongside ordering, stock and food cost control
• Keep food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards immaculate
• Create a memorable counter experience by talking guests through the dishes and building relationships with regulars

About you as Head Sushi Chef

• Proven experience as a Head Sushi Chef or senior Sushi Chef in a high-end or luxury restaurant
• Expert knife skills, deep knowledge of fish and excellent rice technique
• A creative palate and an openness to blending Japanese tradition with French influence
• A calm, positive leader who brings out the best in a team
• Comfortable and charismatic in front of guests
• Passionate about quality, seasonality and attention to detail

What’s on offer for Head Sushi Chef

• Competitive salary plus service charge
• The chance to put your stamp on the sushi offer at a prestigious, internationally recognised restaurant
• Creative input into seasonal menus
• Staff meals on duty
• Development and career progression within an international restaurant group

If you’re ready to take centre stage behind one of Mayfair’s most beautiful counters, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV, and a member of the Smyth & Co team will be in touch.