Sushi Chef de Partie - Shanghai Me London
Shanghai-Me is seeking a passionate and highly skilled Sushi Chef de Partie to join our exceptional kitchen team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sushi Chef de Partie looking to further develop their expertise in a fast-paced, high-profile restaurant renowned for delivering refined Japanese cuisine with international flair.
As a Sushi Chef de Partie, you will take ownership of the sushi section, working with premium ingredients while maintaining the highest standards of preparation, presentation, and consistency. You will play a key role in ensuring smooth service and supporting the development of junior team members within a dynamic brigade.
The Role
As a Sushi Chef de Partie, your responsibilities will include:
Preparing sushi, sashimi, nigiri, maki, and other Japanese dishes to the highest standards
Managing and organising the sushi section during service
Ensuring consistency, precision, and efficiency throughout busy services
Assisting with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste
Maintaining exceptional food hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation
Supporting and mentoring junior chefs within the section
Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to deliver an outstanding guest experience
What we offer
Salary: £16.75 per hour + tips
Clear progression opportunities within a growing international hospitality group
Staff meals and company benefits
The opportunity to work with premium ingredients in a prestigious restaurant environment
Who are we?
Established in 2011, Fundamental Hospitality is a UAE born company that unifies the regions leading lifestyle concepts. As an international ecosystem of hospitality brands, the group develops elevated, home-grown concepts that showcase the quality and innovation of the region, whilst exporting them to key cosmopolitan cities around the world. Fundamental Hospitality delivers lifestyle brands reimagined, where a creative approach to concept development leads to a dynamic experience in each and every venue. The group has played a fundamental role in the expansion of brands from the UAE to the world, where we understand the essential elements needed to execute experience driven lifestyle concepts on an international scale. The collection of brands within the portfolio include globally acclaimed concepts Gaia, Shanghai Me, Alaya, La Maison Ani, Piatti and Izu Burger, as well as international franchises, Scalini Dubai, Scalini Riyadh, Cipriani Dubai, and Cipriani Dolci UAE. Fundamental Hospitality owns and operates venues across the Middle East and Europe, with ongoing expansion of the group’s concepts into the GCC, Europe, UK, and USA. Dubai will further see the launch of new home grown concepts as Fundamental Hospitality continues to cement itself as the leading innovator in the hospitality industry.
Website: http://www.fundamentalhospitality.com
About You
We are looking for a Sushi Chef de Partie who:
Has previous experience as a Sushi Chef de Partie or an experienced Sushi Demi Chef de Partie ready to step up
Demonstrates excellent knife skills and strong knowledge of Japanese ingredients and techniques
Thrives under pressure in a quality-driven, high-volume environment
Has a genuine passion for sushi and continuous professional development
Possesses strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a team-focused attitude
Maintains high standards of professionalism and consistency at all times
If you are a driven Sushi Chef de Partie looking to take the next step in your career at Shanghai-Me, we'd love to hear from you.