Sushi Sous Chef - New Opening, SUMI Marylebone

Sushi Sous Chef - New Opening, SUMI Marylebone SUMI is entering an exciting new chapter with the opening of our second restaurant in the heart of Marylebone in November 2026. Created by renowned sushi master Endo Kazutoshi and part of Creative Restaurant Group, SUMI has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional Japanese cuisine inspired by authentic traditions, expert craftsmanship and genuine hospitality. Following the success of our Notting Hill neighbourhood restaurant, SUMI Marylebone will be a gem in one of London's most exciting dining destinations showcasing the finest seasonal ingredients, the best sushi preparation and warm, welcoming service. We're looking for talented individuals to join our founding team from day one, help us bring this exceptional restaurant to life, and grow with us as we establish a new benchmark for Japanese dining in London. The Role As our Sushi Sous Chef, you will be a key member of our kitchen leadership team, leading and developing our sushi operation. You will oversee the daily preparation and presentation of all sushi dishes, mentor your team, contribute to menu development, and ensure consistency and excellence across all sushi offerings. Your technical expertise, creativity and leadership will be essential to establishing our sushi section as a cornerstone of SUMI Marylebone's reputation. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced sushi chef who wants to step into a senior leadership role, lead a specialist team from opening day, and progress into Head Sushi Chef and wider kitchen leadership positions. What You'll Be Doing Supervising the daily preparation and service of all sushi menu items, ensuring consistency to brand standards Mentoring, coaching and training sushi team members in techniques, food safety and presentation, maintaining training records Assisting with menu development and new sushi dish creation, ensuring all documentation, costing and specifications are completed Leading by example in sushi preparation, including rice preparation, fish handling, knife skills, sashimi, nigiri. Conducting regular quality checks on all ingredients and seafood, ensuring freshness and specifications are met Checking deliveries against purchase orders and immediately reporting any discrepancies or quality concerns Conducting daily and weekly stock checks, maintaining accurate records and ensuring strict FIFO stock rotation Managing food costs through portion control, waste reduction and responsible ingredient usage Ensuring the sushi section remains clean and organised, maintaining all equipment and areas to the highest hygiene standards Monitoring food temperatures and maintaining accurate probe testing and temperature records Communicating with the Head Chef regarding service requirements and guest feedback, taking ownership of resolving quality issues Conducting sushi section briefings when required and attending daily kitchen meetings to contribute ideas and suggestions Deputising for the Sushi Chef or Head Chef in their absence What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Sushi Chef or Sushi Sous Chef in a high-quality Japanese restaurant or Michelin-starred environment Advanced technical knowledge of sushi preparation, seafood quality, storage and food safety standards for raw fish Natural leadership ability with proven experience mentoring and developing sushi and kitchen teams A genuine passion for sushi and Japanese cuisine with commitment to excellence in quality and presentation Creative flair and the ability to develop new sushi dishes while respecting brand standards Strong organisational skills with experience in stock management, ordering and cost control Exceptional attention to detail, from sushi presentation to food safety compliance Strong communication skills and ability to lead and guide a team effectively A collaborative, team-first attitude with meticulous personal hygiene and food safety standards Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays Salary: up to £50,000 including service charge, plus benefits Why Join Us? At Creative Restaurant Group, we want people to build careers, not simply fill roles. As a Sushi Sous Chef at SUMI Marylebone, you'll have the rare opportunity to join an exciting opening, establish sushi standards from day one, lead a specialist team, and progress into Head Sushi Chef and senior kitchen leadership roles. Join an exciting restaurant opening from the very beginning Work with the finest seasonal, fresh, premium seafood and sushi ingredients Lead and develop a specialist sushi team from opening day Hands-on mentorship from the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef Contribute to menu development and creative innovation Clear progression into Head Sushi Chef and senior kitchen management roles The chance to establish sushi excellence and build SUMI's culinary reputation The chance to grow across Creative Restaurant Group's expanding portfolio Staff meals while on duty Employee discounts across participating restaurants Bring your technical expertise, leadership skills, culinary passion and ambition to SUMI Marylebone, and help us create something truly exceptional. Note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without corporate sponsorship. TPBN1_UKCT