SUSHISAMBA Head Chef

W Edinburgh is hiring a Head Chef for SUSHISAMBA restaurant! This is a rare opportunity to lead the culinary team of this vibrant restaurant, situated in the award-winning W Edinburgh hotel. We invite you to play an integral role in bringing to life this unique brand in Scotland’s capital city.

Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated. W Hotel’s work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.

ABOUT SUSHISAMBA

SUSHISAMBA celebrates the culture and cuisine of Japan, Brazil and Peru. The menus are a mix of new and signature dishes with an emphasis on bold flavours, the finest ingredients and artful presentations.

As part of the new W Hotel in the vibrant St James Quarter and with stunning views over the Scottish capital, our Edinburgh restaurant is a welcome addition to the SUSHISAMBA portfolio which includes locations such as Las Vegas, London, Dubai, Doha and Singapore.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Executive Chef of W Edinburgh, the Head Chef of SUSHISAMBA at W Edinburgh will have overall responsibility for directing the daily operation of SUSHISAMBA restaurant kitchen. This highly specialized role requires several years of previous experience working with a similar cuisine in a high-end, high-volume restaurant.

Joining the team means you will be instrumental to the success of the hotel and the restaurant’s operations. We are looking for someone who is organised, creative and passionate about developing talent!

As Head Chef of SUSHISAMBA, key aspects of your role will include:

• Recruit and retain the best talent on the market.
• Design and implement the restaurant kitchen’s policies and procedures
• Develop, design and implement new menus in collaboration with the Executive Chef and SUSHISAMBA team.
• Develop teamwork throughout your teams as they grow.
• Train, motivate and lead your team to produce their best work and recreate the menu to approved standards.
• Promote a positive work environment.
• Maintain food hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Ensure the highest levels of food quality are maintained.
• Manage department budgets ensuring the maximization of profit while maintaining guest and employee satisfaction.
• Work in collaboration with all heads of departments to ensure a successful hotel operation.
• Be a W brand ambassador, ensuring the brand’s voice is present in your interactions with guests and talent.

Our ideal Head Chef of SUSHISAMBA is someone who has:https://careers.marriott.com/sushisamba-head-chef-w-edinburgh/job/0F5B4C585A439A07C07CB4C48EEEBF68