As a Junior Sous Chef at Zuma, passion meets precision, and you’ll play a pivotal role in leading the kitchen team while maintaining the highest culinary standards. With your expertise and leadership, you’ll help shape extraordinary dining experiences, inspiring both the team and our guests.

Zuma is a contemporary Japanese restaurant collection, inspired by the dynamic Izakaya dining style. This role will be based in Zuma Mykonos, a first-of-its-kind lifestyle destination. Featuring a sleek infinity-pool, lounge, restaurant and resident DJs, our vibrant seasonal location is a dynamic lifestyle concept that captures the essence of contemporary dining and entertainment making it the dining destination in Mykonos.

Life at Zuma

Joining Zuma means becoming part of an inclusive global community that lives by three core values:
Honor the Mastery - we celebrate every detail, always striving for perfection– putting pride into everything we do
Do Unto Others - we support each other to be at our best, treating every team member and guest with warmth and openness
Embrace the Energy - we bring passion and positivity to everything we do

Main Duties
Your key responsibilities will include:

• Showcase proficiency in all kitchen sections, continuously developing your practical and leadership skills to support the team effectively
• Ensure all sections are prepared for service, maintaining Zuma’s reputation for quality, consistency, and creativity
• Oversee the proper preparation, storage, and handling of food, ensuring strict adherence to Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations
• Monitor kitchen costs and budgets, taking proactive steps to reduce expenditure and improve efficiency where necessary
• Minimize waste by supervising deliveries and food preparation, ensuring the best use of ingredients
• Train and mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment of growth, communication, and feedback, while reporting progress to senior kitchen staff

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 junior sous chef in a luxury high-volume restaurant
• A natural team player who is at home working in sync with a large team
• Naturally friendly, customer-oriented, and skilled at creating memorable dining experiences

Benefits
We offer incredible career growth, international opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a world-renowned brand, where every detail from the finest ingredients to our unrivalled atmosphere is crafted to perfection.  

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
• Staff 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. 

Ready to create some magic? Join us and bring your talent to a team that’s elevating contemporary dining on a global stage. 

As a Junior Sous Chef at Zuma, passion meets precision, and you’ll play a pivotal role in leading the kitchen team while maintaining the highest culinary standards. With your expertise and leadership, you’ll help shape extraordinary dining experiences, inspiring both the team and our guests.

Zuma is a contemporary Japanese restaurant collection, inspired by the dynamic Izakaya dining style. This role will be based in Zuma Mykonos, a first-of-its-kind lifestyle destination. Featuring a sleek infinity-pool, lounge, restaurant and resident DJs, our vibrant seasonal location is a dynamic lifestyle concept that captures the essence of contemporary dining and entertainment making it the dining destination in Mykonos.

Life at Zuma

Joining Zuma means becoming part of an inclusive global community that lives by three core values:
Honor the Mastery - we celebrate every detail, always striving for perfection– putting pride into everything we do
Do Unto Others - we support each other to be at our best, treating every team member and guest with warmth and openness
Embrace the Energy - we bring passion and positivity to everything we do

Main Duties
Your key responsibilities will include:

• Showcase proficiency in all kitchen sections, continuously developing your practical and leadership skills to support the team effectively
• Ensure all sections are prepared for service, maintaining Zuma’s reputation for quality, consistency, and creativity
• Oversee the proper preparation, storage, and handling of food, ensuring strict adherence to Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations
• Monitor kitchen costs and budgets, taking proactive steps to reduce expenditure and improve efficiency where necessary
• Minimize waste by supervising deliveries and food preparation, ensuring the best use of ingredients
• Train and mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment of growth, communication, and feedback, while reporting progress to senior kitchen staff

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 junior sous chef in a luxury high-volume restaurant
• A natural team player who is at home working in sync with a large team
• Naturally friendly, customer-oriented, and skilled at creating memorable dining experiences

Benefits
We offer incredible career growth, international opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a world-renowned brand, where every detail from the finest ingredients to our unrivalled atmosphere is crafted to perfection.  

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
• Staff 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. 

Ready to create some magic? Join us and bring your talent to a team that’s elevating contemporary dining on a global stage.