Head Omakase Chef - 65k

Head Omakase Chef - 65k
An exceptional opportunity for an accomplished omakase chef to lead one of Central London's most intimate and premium dining experiences, combining world-class technical ability with confident leadership.

The Role
We are seeking a Head Omakase Chef to lead the kitchen at an award-winning restaurant in Central London. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable preparing world-class omakase menus, mentoring a small team, engaging with guests and maintaining the highest culinary standards. This role would suit a current Head Chef or an exceptional Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step within a world-class hospitality group.

The Restaurant

Concept: Award-winning Mexican-Japanese restaurantCuisine: Omakase, Edomae-style sushi, premium JapaneseStyle: Intimate, high-end dining experienceTeam: Small, focused brigadeLocation: Central London

Key Responsibilities

Lead the kitchen by example, fostering a positive and collaborative culture.Train, mentor and develop the team to improve their skills and career growth.Ensure every dish leaving the kitchen is of the highest quality and in line with restaurant standards.Work closely with the FOH team to ensure seamless service and guest expectations are exceeded.Accommodate dietary requirements and special requests with precision and care.Maintain expert knowledge of ingredients, preparation techniques and seasonal products.Manage food costs, inventory and supplier relationships, keeping the kitchen within budget.Monitor portion control and minimise wastage while maximising profitability.Ensure full compliance with health, safety and hygiene regulations.Conduct regular audits and maintain food storage and handling records.

The Ideal Candidate

Extensive experience within premium Japanese restaurants, luxury omakase concepts or Michelin-starred environments.Exceptional knife skills and a deep understanding of Edomae-style sushi.An appreciation for seasonal produce and ingredient provenance.Strong leadership skills – develops people, leads by example and remains calm under pressure.Experience managing food costs, labour, ordering, compliance and kitchen performance.Traditional sushi restaurant background strongly preferred over pan-Asian or fusion concepts, unless substantial omakase expertise is demonstrated.Right to work in the UK.

Why Apply

Salary of £65,000 + surplus tronc distribution.Lead one of Central London's most intimate and premium dining experiences.Work within a world-class hospitality group.Opportunity to mentor and develop a small, focused team.Prestigious Central London location.

How to Apply
If you have significant premium Japanese culinary experience and are ready to lead a world-class omakase operation, please send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com