About the Role

As a Junior Sous Chef, you will support the senior culinary team in maintaining the highest standards of Japanese cuisine, preparation and presentation at KIGO. This is a hands-on role within a highly refined kitchen environment, requiring strong technical knowledge, precision and a deep understanding of authentic Japanese culinary traditions.

Responsibilities

Support the Sous Chef and senior culinary team with the day-to-day kitchen operation
Assist with the preparation and execution of Japanese fine dining dishes
Maintain consistently high standards of quality, presentation and execution
Work closely with the culinary team during busy service periods
Support menu preparation, mise en place and daily kitchen organization
Ensure recipes, specifications and portion controls are followed accurately
Maintain strong knowledge of Japanese ingredients, techniques and seasonality
Assist with training, supervision and development of junior kitchen team members
Monitor food quality, freshness and preparation standards
Support stock control, ordering and minimizing food waste
Ensure all food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards are maintained
Maintain a clean, organized and disciplined kitchen environment

Requirements

Japanese national
Proven experience as a Junior Sous Chef, Chef de Partie or similar senior kitchen role
Strong professional background in authentic Japanese cuisine is essential
Experience in Omakase, Kaiseki, Edomae Sushi or other traditional Japanese fine dining styles is essential
Strong knowledge of Japanese ingredients, techniques, seasonality and presentation
Previous experience within high-end Japanese fine dining or luxury hospitality
Strong leadership and team management skills
Exceptional attention to detail, precision and consistency
Ability to work effectively in a demanding, high-volume kitchen
Professional, disciplined and hands-on approach
Passion for authentic Japanese culinary traditions
Currently based in Dubai or willing to relocate

Who Are We?

Established in 2011, Fundamental Hospitality is a UAE-born company that unifies the region’s 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, while 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, with a portfolio that includes globally acclaimed concepts such as GAIA, Shanghai Me, Alaya, La Maison Ani, Piatti and Izu Burger, as well as international franchises including 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 into the GCC, Europe, UK and USA.

Website: www.fundamentalhospitality.com

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