Chef De Partie (Sushi) - InterContinental Abu Dhabi

InterContinental Abu Dhabi offers luxury, sophistication, and world-class service, and we are looking for an experienced and passionate Chef De Partie - Sushi to join our dynamic culinary team. Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, our hotel is renowned for providing exceptional dining experiences across multiple fine-dining restaurants. We are now seeking a dedicated and talented individual to help elevate our Japanese cuisine offerings with high-quality sushi preparation and presentation.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly do:

• Sushi Preparation: Prepare and present an array of fresh sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese specialties to the highest standards of quality and taste.
• Menu Development: Collaborate with the Junior Sous Chef in the creation and innovation of the sushi menu, ensuring it aligns with guest expectations and restaurant standards.
• Quality Control: Maintain consistency in the quality and presentation of dishes, ensuring all sushi items are made with the freshest ingredients.
• Stock Management: Manage sushi-related inventory, including ordering and storing fresh seafood and ingredients, ensuring stock rotation and reducing waste.
• Team Collaboration: Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff, providing training and guidance to ensure effective teamwork and high standards in the kitchen.
• Health and Safety: Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene regulations, including food safety standards and cleanliness of the kitchen and work area.
• Guest Interaction: Occasionally interact with guests to gather feedback and ensure satisfaction with sushi offerings.

What we need from you:

• Relevant culinary qualifications or certifications.
• Proven experience (minimum 3 years) in a similar role within a high-end Asian restaurant or luxury hotel environment.
• Strong knowledge of sushi preparation techniques, seafood handling, and Japanese culinary practices.
• Proficiency in kitchen operations and knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.

What you can expect from us: 

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business. 

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.  

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.