Sushi Chef | Sumosan | One&Only Aesthesis, Athens
(19139)
At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy™, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.
Wrapped in ancient mythology in the heart of the Athenian Riviera, where lavender lands meet sapphire waters and our collection of rooms, suites and villas embody the timeless glamour of the Aegean. The warm Mediterranean hospitality is one of our most unique and valued assets. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.
Position Overview
This position is designed for a seasoned culinary professional who brings deep technical mastery of sushi and sashimi, combined with strong leadership capability and a structured, brand-led mindset. The successful candidate will take ownership of quality, consistency and innovation across the sushi bar, ensuring that every interaction reflects both the Sumosan philosophy and the One&Only service ethos.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Uphold and continuously elevate sumosan and one&only culinary standards, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency and presentation across all sushi and sashimi offerings
- Lead the sushi operation end-to-end, acting as a key operational partner to the chef de cuisine and executive sous chef
- Take full ownership of the sushi section in the absence of senior kitchen leadership, ensuring seamless service continuity
- Drive a culture of excellence through hands-on leadership, coaching, training and performance development of the sushi team
- Ensure all mise en place is prepared accurately and efficiently ahead of service, in line with operational forecasts
- Maintain strict compliance with haccp, food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards, proactively identifying and mitigating risk
- Oversee inventory management, ordering, stock rotation (fifo) and expiry control to support food cost targets and minimise waste
- Actively contribute to menu innovation, product development and creative presentation, aligned with brand positioning
- Handle guest interactions and feedback professionally, delivering effective service recovery where required
- Coordinate and support special events, functions and bespoke dining experiences
- Ensure all kitchen equipment and fixed assets are maintained, clean and fully operational, escalating issues where necessary
- Support financial performance through cost awareness, productivity optimisation and sustainable operational practices
- Foster strong cross-functional communication and collaboration within the kitchen and wider resort operation
Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:
- Culinary school diploma or equivalent professional qualification
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in professional kitchens, with at least 5 years in a high-end sushi bar environment
- Proven experience within a luxury or five-star hospitality setting
- Advanced knowledge of sushi and sashimi, including fish preparation, handling and cutting techniques
- Demonstrated leadership capability with experience managing, training and motivating culinary teams
- Strong understanding and practical application of haccp and food safety systems
- Fluency in english; additional languages considered an advantage
- High standards of personal hygiene, grooming and professional conduct
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Commercial awareness with experience managing food cost, inventory and waste control
- Confident user of microsoft office and kitchen management systems
Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.
