🍣 Sushi Chef Wanted — Build the Sushi Program at a Brand-New Red Sea Resort, Saudi Arabia

🍽 Opportunity SLS The Red Sea has just opened on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast with 150 keys, five distinct F&B venues, and a spa sanctuary — and it's hiring a Sushi Chef to take ownership of the sushi section from day one, in a kitchen where the menu, the techniques, and the section's identity are still being written. The hook: this is a ground-floor seat at one of Saudi Arabia's newest lifestyle destinations, working premium fish and seafood in a role built for a chef who wants their sushi program to carry a personal signature rather than execute someone else's playbook. 👨‍🍳 Role & Responsibilities Craft and present sushi, sashimi, nigiri, rolls, and Japanese-inspired creations with precision and consistency Take full ownership of the sushi section, ensuring smooth preparation and service through daily operations Bring fresh ideas to menu development, seasonal offerings, and special dining experiences Select, prepare, and handle premium fish, seafood, rice, and other ingredients with expert care Organize daily prep and workflow so the section is ready for efficient, seamless service Guide and develop culinary team members through hands-on training and coaching Manage stock through effective control, proper storage, rotation, and waste reduction, supporting food cost objectives Uphold food safety, hygiene, allergen awareness, and safe raw-seafood handling to the highest standard Handle VIP requests, dietary requirements, and personalised guest experiences with care Contribute to culinary events, special menus, and activations across the hotel 🌎 ChefJobs Abroad Analysis Umluj sits on a stretch of Red Sea coastline that's only recently opened to international luxury tourism, which means this isn't a posting into an established, set-in-its-ways kitchen — it's a chance to help define what Japanese cuisine looks like at one of the region's newest lifestyle addresses. SLS's brand identity leans into bold creativity and social energy over quiet formality, giving a Sushi Chef genuine room to shape seasonal offerings and special dining moments rather than maintain a legacy menu. This suits a chef with real seniority in Japanese cuisine who wants to build something from the ground up in a fast-developing destination, with Saudi Arabia's tax-free personal income as a further draw for anyone weighing the move. ✅ Best Fit Chefs with strong sushi and Japanese culinary expertise who want to shape a menu from its opening chapter, not inherit one Senior chefs ready to take section ownership and train a team around their own standards Chefs energised by opening a brand-new property rather than joining an established operation Those with genuine passion for Japanese culinary trends and premium seafood handling Chefs comfortable working within HACCP and allergen-management standards in a high-end, VIP-facing environment Not a fit for chefs who want an established, low-change menu rather than active menu development