Overview
Kitchen Supervisor – Japanese Cusene Jobs in Doha, Qatar at Apparel FZCO
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise the daily operations of the Japanese kitchen and ensure smooth workflow across all sections
- Allocate duties and monitor the performance of Chefs Sushi Chefs Commis Prep Cooks and kitchen helpers
- Ensure all Japanese dishes are prepared according to standardized recipes quality specifications and presentation standards
- Monitor the preparation of sushi sashimi ramen tempura robatayaki donburi sauces and other Japanese dishes as applicable to the menu
- Ensure proper mise en place is completed before each service
- Monitor the quality freshness and proper handling of fish seafood meat vegetables rice and Japanese ingredients
- Ensure correct preparation and seasoning of sushi rice sauces stocks marinades and other key Japanese ingredients
- Monitor portion control food presentation consistency and plating standards
- Ensure proper knife handling and safe food preparation practices across the kitchen
- Maintain strict food safety hygiene and sanitation standards in accordance with HACCP and company requirements
- Ensure proper storage labeling dating temperature control and FIFO procedures are followed
- Conduct regular checks of refrigerators freezers dry stores preparation areas and kitchen equipment
- Monitor food wastage and implement effective measures to minimize waste and control food costs
- Check stock levels and communicate ingredient requirements to the Chef or Kitchen Manager
- Ensure Japanese specialty ingredients are properly stored and maintained to preserve quality and freshness
- Coordinate with the Front of House team to ensure orders are prepared accurately and served within required timelines
- Monitor kitchen ticket times and take corrective action during busy service periods
- Assist the Head Chef Executive Chef with daily production planning and kitchen organization
- Support the implementation of new Japanese dishes seasonal menus promotions and recipe changes
- Train and coach kitchen staff on Japanese food preparation hygiene safety presentation and company standards
- Monitor staff attendance grooming discipline and adherence to kitchen procedures
- Ensure opening closing cleaning and sanitation checklists are completed correctly
- Monitor kitchen equipment and immediately report breakdowns or maintenance requirements
- Ensure all kitchen utensils knives sushi equipment workstations and cooking equipment are cleaned and properly maintained
- Assist the Chef in maintaining recipe cards preparation standards temperature logs wastage reports and other kitchen records
- Handle operational issues during service and elevate major concerns to the Head Chef or Kitchen Manager
- Maintain a safe organized and professional working environment
- Support other kitchen sections when required during peak operational periods
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Head Chef Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager
Requirements
- Minimum 2 4 years of experience in a Japanese restaurant sushi restaurant hotel or similar food beverage operation
- Previous experience as a Kitchen Supervisor Sous Chef Chef de Partie or Senior Chef is preferred
- Strong knowledge of Japanese cuisine and kitchen operations
- Good understanding of sushi sashimi Japanese sauces rice preparation seafood handling and Japanese cooking techniques
- Strong knowledge of food safety hygiene HACCP and temperature-control procedures
- Good leadership and team-management skills
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a high-volume and fast-paced kitchen environment
- Excellent attention to detail particularly regarding food quality and presentation
- Good communication and coordination skills
- Ability to train and develop junior kitchen team members
- Culinary qualification or professional Japanese cuisine training is an advantage
- Experience in premium casual dining hotel or high-volume Japanese restaurant operations is preferred
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Title: Kitchen Supervisor – Japanese Cusene
Company: Apparel FZCO
Location: Doha, Qatar
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