At Sushi Gourmet we want everyone to have access to great tasting high quality food that sustain them and the environment. We are a passionate team dedicated to delivering restaurant quality fresh-made foods at supermarket prices.
We are recruiting a Full Time (minimum 35 hours) Chef Manager to lead our busy team in our new location in Dunnes stores, Sushi Gourmet, St Kieran's Street, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 PF82. Full training will be provided.
The role of an Chef Manager is to lead and manage the sushi kiosk operation, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality products, strong commercial performance, and full compliance with food safety and company standards. The Sushi Chef Manager is responsible for team leadership, operational excellence, and driving sales and profitability.
As our people are our most important asset, and we are seeking the right someone to join our family.
If you are:
Enthusiastic, energetic with the ability to demonstrate initiative
Flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude
Always happy to help customers with a smile,
Able to lead the team whilst maintaining high standards at all times,
Excited to produce amazing high quality and sustainable food products
Looking to learn new skills, if you have food preparation experience and are confident with knife skills, we can train you to do the rest.
And have:
Strong leadership and team management skills
Advanced sushi preparation and knife skills
Strong understanding of food safety and compliance
Commercial awareness and ability to manage costs
Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
And able to:
Oversee daily kiosk operations, ensuring smooth and efficient running
Lead, coach, and develop the sushi team to deliver high performance
Prepare sushi products to specification while maintaining exceptional quality and presentation standards
Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations
Manage stock ordering, inventory control, and waste minimisation
Monitor sales performance and take action to maximise revenue and profitability
Ensure correct implementation of recipes, portion control, and company procedures
Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and brand presentation
Build strong relationships with store partners and stakeholders
Manage rotas, labour costs, and productivity levels
Handle customer queries and ensure excellent service standards at all times
Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members
In return we offer you
Ability to join a Company which is passionate about sustainability of our products and the planet, while supporting those who make our working lives possible.
- Paid fortnightly
- Free Sushi Gourmet lunch when on shift
- Extra day holiday during the month of your Birthday
- ‘A Day for you’ an extra day of holiday just because you deserve it!
- Monthly bonus when the teams KPI’s are achieved
-Ongoing training throughout the year
- Free onsite parking in most locations
- Make a difference fund
-Free uniform
-Stable working environment
- Career opportunities both in UK and Globally.
- Paid holiday (Pro rotated and increasing with LOS)
-Company Pension
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bike to work scheme
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kilkenny, County Kilkenny: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Kitchen management/supervisor: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
