Sushi Chef

**_Duties and Responsibilities_**

**_ Vision and Values_**

As Sushi Chef, I fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them, plus our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness. By embracing the Six Senses vision and values, I will deliver an exceptional experience for guests and develop hosts to be the very best they can be.

**_ Wellness_**

I will fully embrace, implement and safeguard the overall Wellness philosophy, concepts and programs such as Sleep with Six Senses, Eat With Six Senses and Grow With Six Senses. All aspects of these wellness and initiatives will be adopted and implemented throughout the operation and its strategic planning and development.

**_ Sustainability_**

Sustainability is at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. As Sushi Chef, I will ensure all directives on environmental protection and preservation, re-usage and minimum wastage, purchasing and packaging, social responsibility and all other practices documented in the Sustainability Guidelines are followed in the outlets to maintain a harmonious and sensitive approach to our environment and cultural surroundings.

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Operational Ownership_**

In this role, I will support the Head Sushi Chef and Culinary team in assuming responsibility for the efficient operation of the Kitchen department, including the Culinary and Stewarding teams to provide exceptional product and service within brand operating standards.

By keeping abreast of industry trends and practices and updating knowledge and skills to improve the product and service offering, I will continually focus on the rejuvenation of the culinary experience.

An important part of the role is to interact with guests and hosts in a professional, courteous and positive manner and proactively seek feedback. In the event of guest complaints, I will effectively carry out service recovery to the satisfaction of guests.

As Sushi Chef, I will be responsible of the following specific duties:

- I will execute the correct preparation and cooking of sushi rice, sauces and dressings, and I will follow the established recipes marked by the Head Sushi Chef and approved by the Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef.
- I will maintain the guidelines and standards of service and operation of Six Senses with special reference to sustainability and respect for the product, prioritizing quality and zero waste, in addition to the constant search for local products, in reference to sushi, emphasizing fish and shellfish.
- I will always offer an alternative if a product is not available and will be flexible in customer special requests according to the level of the establishment considered to be in the highest category and prioritizing customer satisfaction above all.
- I will check the quality of raw materials in the assigned area, as well as their storage, handling and use.
- I will check incoming products, ensuring that all food merchandise is in accordance with order forms, receiving records, and purchase specifications.
- I will work in any section of the kitchen when necessary, due to business levels or substituting for other hosts due to absences/days off/holidays/vacations.
- I will ensure that all equipment and work area are kept clean and in good working order.
- I will attend to meetings and training courses required by supervisors.
- I will strictly comply with LQA standards and act proactively to solve problems and negative customer comments together with the Head Sushi Chef and Chef of the Restaurant.

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Skills and Experience_**

To execute the position of Sushi Chef, I have the required qualifications, technical skills and more than two years’ experience in a similar role in luxury hotels or restaurants with proven results. I possess a minimum of a Diploma in Culinary Arts or similar.

In terms of the frontline kitchen management, I have an intuitive sense of product and service quality, a passion for excellence and an understanding of the sophisticated needs of the luxury customer.

Technical skills include preparing Sushi, Sashimi and other Japanese dishes, having passion for quality and knowledge of Asian product and having excellent knife skills. Also, it will be a plus to have written and spoken English with some knowledge of the local language and customs.

I have knowledge of the use of broiler equipment and understanding of meat and fish cookery, proficient knife skills and understand farm to table concept.

I will maintain a thorough understanding of Six Senses in terms of guidelines, rules and regulations, operating standards, facilities and services.
- Six Senses Ibiza is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment._