Job UMEÅ, Sweden

Executive Chef Little Asia

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Employer
Östra Street Food AB
Employment type
Permanent (incl. probation period)
Experience required
Yes

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled sous chef for the kitchen team at our brand new restaurant, specializing in authentic Chinese and Japanese cuisine (sushi). This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate professional with strong culinary skills, leadership abilities, and experience working in a fast-paced professional kitchen. As sous chef, you will work closely with the head chef to ensure smooth kitchen operations and consistently high standards in food quality and presentation. Key Responsibilities · Support the head chef in leading daily kitchen operations in both the Chinese and sushi divisions. · Prepare and ensure authentic Chinese dishes and high-quality sushi with consistent, high standards. · Guide, mentor, and support kitchen staff during daily operations. · Assist with staff training and ensure consistency in cooking, quality, and presentation. · Contribute to menu development, recipe creation, and food plating. · Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations. · Assist with inventory management, ordering, stock-taking, and food waste reduction. · Take responsibility for kitchen operations when the head chef is absent. · Contribute to maintaining a positive, professional, and efficient work environment in the kitchen. Qualifications · Documented experience as a sous chef, senior cook, or similar role, preferably in Chinese and/or Japanese cuisine (sushi). · Strong knowledge of authentic Chinese cooking techniques and/or sushi preparation. · Excellent culinary skills with a strong focus on quality and presentation. · Previous experience leading and supporting kitchen teams. · Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. · Good organizational skills and strong collaboration and communication abilities. · Passion for delivering authentic, high-quality culinary experiences. What We Offer · Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. · The opportunity to be part of building an exciting, brand new restaurant from the ground up. · A supportive and professional work environment. · Opportunities for long-term career development. If you are an experienced sous chef with expertise in Chinese and/or Japanese cuisine and are ready to take the next step in your career, we look forward to hearing from you. Apply today by submitting your CV and information about your relevant experience.

Profession
Souschef
Salary type
Fixed monthly, weekly or hourly pay
Open positions
1
Employer Workplace
Little Asia
Region
Västerbottens län
Occupation Field
Hotell, restaurang, storhushåll
Postcode
90629
Duration
Ongoing
Scope Of Work
100–100 %
Working Hours
Full-time
City
UMEÅ
GPS
63.863339936091, 20.336728299479
Published
18. 8. 2026
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