Executive Chef - New Opening - Sushi
1 day ago
Southampton
Executive Head Chef Brand New Hand-Rolled Sushi Bar | Soho, London A rare and exciting opportunity has landed in the heart of Soho. We are opening a brand-new, intimate hand-rolled sushi bar and are searching for an exceptional Executive Head Chef to lead it from day one. This is not just another kitchen role — this is a chance to be the face, soul, and creative force behind something truly unique in London. The Concept A 28-cover , high-energy, intimate hand-roll bar Front-row seats to the theatre of sushi craftsmanship A bold, modern take on traditional hand-rolled sushi Focused, premium, detail-driven — every roll made to order, right in front of the guest This venue will bring something fresh, refined, and exciting to the London food scene, with Soho as its stage. The Role As Executive Head Chef, you will: Lead the kitchen and hand-roll counter with confidence and charisma Be the driving creative force behind the menu and execution Deliver flawless hand-rolled sushi with consistency, precision, and flair Set the tone, standards, and culture of the restaurant Engage with guests and bring energy, personality, and presence to the counter Help establish this opening as a must-visit destination from day one About You You are: A true sushi and hand-roll expert with proven experience at a high level Deeply passionate about Japanese ingredients, technique, and simplicity Confident working in an open kitchen / counter-style environment Charismatic, calm under pressure, and proud to be front-of-house facing Obsessed with quality, detail, and the guest experience Excited by the idea of building something new and being part of its story Why This Role? Be at the forefront of a unique London opening Creative influence and ownership from the very beginning Small, focused operation where quality and craft come first A chance to define a brand — not just run a kitchen If you live and breathe sushi, love the artistry of hand-rolled masterpieces, and want to lead one of Soho's most exciting new openings, we want to hear from you . Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott and Xpress Recruitment) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites TPBN1_UKCT