As a Senior Sushi Chef at Roka, creativity sets the standard, creating extraordinary and unforgettable dining experiences, and you’ll play a central role in leading the kitchen team, upholding our high standards, and delivering dishes that delight and inspire. With your expertise and leadership, you’ll help drive the seamless operation of a world-class kitchen.

ROKA is a collection of contemporary Japanese Robatayaki restaurants. Roka Mykonos offers diners a seasonal, sun-soaked escape, where vibrant dishes, inventive cocktails, and live DJs set the scene for unforgettable summer days and nights. ROKA embodies the spirit of coming together and sharing a collective dining experience, (RO) symbolises the atmosphere and (KA), the heat of fire from the Robata

Main Duties

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and support the team across all sections, ensuring flexibility, teamwork, and efficient use of resources
• Oversee and ensure the sushi section is fully set up and ready for service, maintaining exceptional efficiency, organization, and quality standards
• Supervise and maintain mise en place levels, ensuring seamless service while upholding the highest standards of food quality, consistency, knife work, and presentation
• Demonstrate mastery across all areas of the sushi section while supporting the development of the team and expanding coordination with other kitchen departments
• Lead the preparation of sushi items with precision and expert attention to detail, consistently meeting and elevating ROKA’s high culinary standards
• Ensure all sushi equipment and tools are used, maintained, and handled correctly, minimizing breakage and ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient operations
• Oversee the correct storage and handling of perishable items, ensuring full compliance with Food Safety regulations, daily freshness checks, and ROKA’s operational procedures

What We Look For

Our ideal candidate embodies our values and brings:

• A genuine love for culinary experiences & a passion for Japanese cuisine
• Proven experience as a Senior Sushi Chef in a luxury high-volume restaurant
• A strong leader who thrives in supporting and mentoring kitchen teams to achieve excellence
• Naturally friendly, customer-oriented, and skilled at creating memorable dining experiences

Benefits

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Accommodation is provided during the season & our team is always there to support with any accommodation queries
• Transport, we provide a daily shuttle service to and from your accommodation to work
• World-Class training, designed to inspire and educate
• Global opportunities, experience hospitality around the globe with our five incredible brands
• Family Meals are shared daily
• Rewards & Recognition, we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition
• Dining discount, enjoy exclusive discounts across the Azumi group, worldwide!

Our Commitment to Inclusivity

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applicants. If you require any assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible, please let one of our Talent Acquisition team know.

As a Senior Sushi Chef at Roka, creativity sets the standard, creating extraordinary and unforgettable dining experiences, and you’ll play a central role in leading the kitchen team, upholding our high standards, and delivering dishes that delight and inspire. With your expertise and leadership, you’ll help drive the seamless operation of a world-class kitchen.

ROKA is a collection of contemporary Japanese Robatayaki restaurants. Roka Mykonos offers diners a seasonal, sun-soaked escape, where vibrant dishes, inventive cocktails, and live DJs set the scene for unforgettable summer days and nights. ROKA embodies the spirit of coming together and sharing a collective dining experience, (RO) symbolises the atmosphere and (KA), the heat of fire from the Robata

Main Duties

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and support the team across all sections, ensuring flexibility, teamwork, and efficient use of resources
• Oversee and ensure the sushi section is fully set up and ready for service, maintaining exceptional efficiency, organization, and quality standards
• Supervise and maintain mise en place levels, ensuring seamless service while upholding the highest standards of food quality, consistency, knife work, and presentation
• Demonstrate mastery across all areas of the sushi section while supporting the development of the team and expanding coordination with other kitchen departments
• Lead the preparation of sushi items with precision and expert attention to detail, consistently meeting and elevating ROKA’s high culinary standards
• Ensure all sushi equipment and tools are used, maintained, and handled correctly, minimizing breakage and ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient operations
• Oversee the correct storage and handling of perishable items, ensuring full compliance with Food Safety regulations, daily freshness checks, and ROKA’s operational procedures

What We Look For

Our ideal candidate embodies our values and brings:

• A genuine love for culinary experiences & a passion for Japanese cuisine
• Proven experience as a Senior Sushi Chef in a luxury high-volume restaurant
• A strong leader who thrives in supporting and mentoring kitchen teams to achieve excellence
• Naturally friendly, customer-oriented, and skilled at creating memorable dining experiences

Benefits

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Accommodation is provided during the season & our team is always there to support with any accommodation queries
• Transport, we provide a daily shuttle service to and from your accommodation to work
• World-Class training, designed to inspire and educate
• Global opportunities, experience hospitality around the globe with our five incredible brands
• Family Meals are shared daily
• Rewards & Recognition, we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition
• Dining discount, enjoy exclusive discounts across the Azumi group, worldwide!

Our Commitment to Inclusivity

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applicants. If you require any assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible, please let one of our Talent Acquisition team know.