Sushi Chef

Sushi Chef – Omboo Restaurant at Sopwell House
Full-Time Role, Competitive Salary 

About Us
Your country home away from home, nestled within 12 acres of picturesque Hertfordshire countryside, Sopwell House is a five-star luxurious, family-owned Georgian country house hotel offering timeless elegance with modern comfort. We are proud to create an environment where exceptional service is delivered with warmth, pride, and purpose. We’re currently looking for a passionate Sushi Chef to join our team in Omboo Restaurant.

Omboo Restaurant is a busy and well-established Pan Asian restaurant offering high-quality Japanese, Thai, Chinese and Asian fusion cuisine. We are passionate about delivering exceptional food and service and are looking for an experienced Sushi Chef to join our growing team.

About the Role
As Sushi Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality sushi and Japanese-inspired dishes while maintaining the highest standard of food quality, hygiene and consistency. Working closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team, you will plan an important role in delivering an outstanding guest experience.

Your role in our Family:

• Prepare and present sushi, sashimi, nigiri, maki rolls and other Japanese dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Ensure all ingredients are fresh, properly stored and prepared in accordance with company standards.
• Manage daily mise en place and stock preparation for the sushi section.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, food safety and HACCP standards.
• Ensure all dishes are consistently prepared and presented in line with agreed recipes and standards.
• Monitor food quality, portion control and minimise waste.
• Support effective stock control and stock rotation.
• Maintain a clean, organised and fully stocked section at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Assist with menu development and new dish ideas.
• Support and guide junior kitchen team and members where required.
• Work flexibly across the kitchen operation to support business needs.

What makes you the perfect fit?

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Sushi Chef in a busy restaurant environment
• Strong knife skills and experience preparing and filleting fish
• Excellent knowledge of sushi, sashimi, nigiri, maki and Japanese food preparation.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Ability work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Positive and can-do attitude
• Remains calm and professional during busy service periods
• Takes pride in producing high quality food.
• Works well as part of a team and supports colleagues when needed.
• Helps create a positive, respectful and supportive kitchen culture
• Reliable, professional and punctual.

The Best Bit:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Employee Perks: Free meals, parking, discounted food, accommodation and spa treatments
• Uniform provided
• Relocation support available for the right candidate
• 28 days holiday, plus an extra day off on your birthday
• ‘Introduce a Friend’ bonus when you recommend someone to join our team
• Hotel discounts through our Pride of Britain affiliation
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Friendly and supportive working environment

Staff accommodation is available

Skilled Worker Sponsorship available
We are a licensed Skilled Worker sponsor and are pleased to also welcome applications from talented chefs who are eligible to work in the UK under the Skilled Worker route.

We may be able to provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for chefs who are already living in the UK and who were first granted permission under the Skilled Worker route before 22 July 2025, provided they have held continuous Skilled Worker permission since that date.

We are keen to hear from all experienced and enthusiastic chefs who meet the requirements for the role.

Please note any sponsorship offered will be subject to the candidate meeting all applicable Home Office requirements.

Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship from outside the UK.

At Sopwell House, we live by our Vision, Purpose and Values.

We are dedicated to creating a world of ‘Perfect Contentment’ for both our team members and guests alike ‘Spreading kindness one act at a time’ along the way. Our team pride themselves on ‘Performing with Drive and Serving with Soul’ in everything we do.

“Being a part of the Sopwell Family made me think anything was possible in my career”

If this sounds like your dream job, we would love to hear from you!

Please be advised that if you have not received a response within 14 days, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. 

Sushi Chef – Omboo Restaurant at Sopwell House
Full-Time Role, Competitive Salary 

About Us
Your country home away from home, nestled within 12 acres of picturesque Hertfordshire countryside, Sopwell House is a five-star luxurious, family-owned Georgian country house hotel offering timeless elegance with modern comfort. We are proud to create an environment where exceptional service is delivered with warmth, pride, and purpose. We’re currently looking for a passionate Sushi Chef to join our team in Omboo Restaurant.

Omboo Restaurant is a busy and well-established Pan Asian restaurant offering high-quality Japanese, Thai, Chinese and Asian fusion cuisine. We are passionate about delivering exceptional food and service and are looking for an experienced Sushi Chef to join our growing team.

About the Role
As Sushi Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality sushi and Japanese-inspired dishes while maintaining the highest standard of food quality, hygiene and consistency. Working closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team, you will plan an important role in delivering an outstanding guest experience.

Your role in our Family:

• Prepare and present sushi, sashimi, nigiri, maki rolls and other Japanese dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Ensure all ingredients are fresh, properly stored and prepared in accordance with company standards.
• Manage daily mise en place and stock preparation for the sushi section.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, food safety and HACCP standards.
• Ensure all dishes are consistently prepared and presented in line with agreed recipes and standards.
• Monitor food quality, portion control and minimise waste.
• Support effective stock control and stock rotation.
• Maintain a clean, organised and fully stocked section at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Assist with menu development and new dish ideas.
• Support and guide junior kitchen team and members where required.
• Work flexibly across the kitchen operation to support business needs.

What makes you the perfect fit?

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Sushi Chef in a busy restaurant environment
• Strong knife skills and experience preparing and filleting fish
• Excellent knowledge of sushi, sashimi, nigiri, maki and Japanese food preparation.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Ability work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Positive and can-do attitude
• Remains calm and professional during busy service periods
• Takes pride in producing high quality food.
• Works well as part of a team and supports colleagues when needed.
• Helps create a positive, respectful and supportive kitchen culture
• Reliable, professional and punctual.

The Best Bit:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Employee Perks: Free meals, parking, discounted food, accommodation and spa treatments
• Uniform provided
• Relocation support available for the right candidate
• 28 days holiday, plus an extra day off on your birthday
• ‘Introduce a Friend’ bonus when you recommend someone to join our team
• Hotel discounts through our Pride of Britain affiliation
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Friendly and supportive working environment

Staff accommodation is available

Skilled Worker Sponsorship available
We are a licensed Skilled Worker sponsor and are pleased to also welcome applications from talented chefs who are eligible to work in the UK under the Skilled Worker route.

We may be able to provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for chefs who are already living in the UK and who were first granted permission under the Skilled Worker route before 22 July 2025, provided they have held continuous Skilled Worker permission since that date.

We are keen to hear from all experienced and enthusiastic chefs who meet the requirements for the role.

Please note any sponsorship offered will be subject to the candidate meeting all applicable Home Office requirements.

Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship from outside the UK.

At Sopwell House, we live by our Vision, Purpose and Values.

We are dedicated to creating a world of ‘Perfect Contentment’ for both our team members and guests alike ‘Spreading kindness one act at a time’ along the way. Our team pride themselves on ‘Performing with Drive and Serving with Soul’ in everything we do.

“Being a part of the Sopwell Family made me think anything was possible in my career”

If this sounds like your dream job, we would love to hear from you!

Please be advised that if you have not received a response within 14 days, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.