Sushi Chef - Kitchen Manager

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a professional to organize and supervise teams, plan production, control quality, manage stock, and prepare a variety of dishes—including sushi—ensuring maintenance and compliance with standards. Key Highlights: 1. Leadership and team management in the kitchen 2. Specialized preparation and cooking of sushi and other dishes 3. Stock management and food quality control **Main Functions and Responsibilities** * Organize and supervise the work team; * Carry out daily/shift production planning; * Control the quality of prepared food; * Manage and control stock: conduct inventories, organize stock, place orders, and manage suppliers; * Prepare and cook sushi; * Prepare and cook other types of cuisine: hamburgers, poké, bowls, seafood, among others; * Recruit and train new staff; * Create and maintain technical sheets and standard operating instructions; * Ensure and supervise cleaning and maintenance of the entire section, tools, and equipment; * Comply with and ensure adherence to HACCP standards and records. **Professional Knowledge:** * Advanced knowledge of HACCP; * Professional culinary training course (preferred) * Proficiency in Google tools, email, and MS Office. **Professional Experience:** * 7 years of experience with sushi * 2 years of experience in kitchen leadership; * Relevant professional knowledge in sushi production and other cuisines; **Competency Profile:** * Excellent ability to prepare and cook sushi * Ability to fillet and prepare fish (fish yield optimization, quality control, cost control) * Ability to interpret technical sheets * Ability to manage and control stock * Excellent knowledge of HACCP regulations * Coordination and planning ability * Excellent organizational and time-management skills * Leadership and team management ability * Strong communication and interpersonal relationship skills * Initiative, pro\-activity, innovation capability, and entrepreneurial spirit. * Strong conflict management and problem-solving skills; * Results-oriented * Basic spoken and written English proficiency **Offered Conditions** **Employment Contract**: * Fixed-term contract. * Contract duration: 6 months (renewable) * Permanent status after the second renewal. **Work Regime:** * Full-time — 40 hours/week * Daily working hours: 5h to 9h * Split shift (lunch and dinner service) * 1 or 2 days off per week. **Remuneration and Allowances:** * Net salary: EUR 1,500–1,750/month * This amount is paid over 12 months. It already includes meal allowances as well as Christmas and holiday allowances paid in twelfths. **Benefits:** * Health insurance after 12 months. Type of position: Full\-time Compensation: €1,500.00 – €1,750.00 per month Benefits: * Meal card/ticket * Health insurance Experience: * Sushi: 5 years (Mandatory) * Leadership: 1 year (Mandatory) Language: * English (Mandatory) * Portuguese (Mandatory) Work location: On-site