Sushi Chef

As a Sushi Chef at Roka, you'll play a key role in creating our signature dishes, combining tradition with modern flair, sushi is not just a dish, it's an art form. With your expertise and dedication, you'll contribute to our reputation for delivering unforgettable dining experiences.

ROKA Santorini boasts beautiful views of the Aegean Sea, providing the perfect setting to experience a spectacular Santorini sunset while indulging in ROKA's signature robatayaki cuisine. Nestled between the restaurant and lounge, the infinity pool features distinctive floating sunbeds, offering an ideal spot to enjoy the perfect sunset while sipping on refreshing cocktails.
This is a seasonal contract for Summer 2025, with accommodation provided on the island

Life at ROKA

At ROKA, we're more than a restaurant – we're a vibrant community fuelled by the energy that flows from our Robata grills, guided by our core values:

Honour the Mastery
- we celebrate every detail, always striving for perfection – putting pride in 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:

• Maintain sufficient mise en place levels to ensure a smooth and efficient flow of food during service, with a focus on quality and consistency
• Conduct daily hygiene checks in storage areas, ensuring all practices meet Roka's rigorous standards
• Prepare sushi dishes according to recipes, maintaining consistency in taste, texture, and presentation to delight our guests
• Keep all workstations clean and organized, adhering to Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations
• Ensure proper maintenance and handling of sushi equipment, minimizing breakages and ensuring smooth operation
• Lead the Maki section, training Chef de Parties to maintain the highest standards of food quality and consistency

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 sushi chef in a luxury high-volume restaurant
• A natural team player who is at home working in sync with a large team
• Exceptional knife skills and a commitment to precision and presentation

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
• 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.