Umer Majeed
Japanese Cuisine Specialist & Sushi Chef — Sharako Consultancy
A seasoned sushi chef and Japanese culinary consultant with over a decade of elite experience since 2015 across luxury fine dining and high-volume kitchens in the UAE and Pakistan. Most recently crafting culinary artistry at the Michelin award-winning Catch at St. Regis Seafood Restaurant in Abu Dhabi (2022–2026), and formerly leading as Head Sushi Chef at Saku Hana, Lahore. Expert in sushi, sashimi, advanced knife skills, modern Japanese specialty dishes, and business analytics for kitchen efficiency.
Umer Majeed
Japanese Cuisine Specialist
Sushi Chef • Sharako Consultancy
From Commis to Head Sushi Chef
Catch at St. Regis, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, Lahore & Faisalabad
Yield control & inventory systems
Chef Umer Majeed
Catch at St. Regis, Abu Dhabi
Mastering the Art of Japanese Cuisine
Umer Majeed is a seasoned sushi chef with profound expertise in classical and modern Japanese culinary techniques, menu development, and high-volume kitchen operations. His career began in 2015 as a Commis with the Wasabi Group of Japanese Restaurants in Lahore, quickly climbing through rigorous back-of-house ranks to become Head Sushi Chef at Saku Hana in Lahore.
In 2022, Chef Umer transitioned to the ultra-luxury hospitality landscape of the United Arab Emirates, joining Catch at St. Regis Seafood Restaurant (Michelin award-winning) on the Abu Dhabi Corniche. Serving as Chef de Partie and Sushi Chef, he executed flawless sushi, sashimi, and Japanese signature creations for royalty, international VIPs, and discerning fine-dining patrons.
Holding a BS in Business Analytics from the University of Lahore alongside his culinary credentials, Chef Umer brings a rare and powerful combination to restaurant consulting: world-class knife craftsmanship paired with mathematical portion control, raw ingredient yield optimization, and waste reduction analytics.
Artistic Precision
Exquisite presentation upholding Michelin-caliber visual standards.
Analytical Kitchen Control
Data-driven seafood inventory management & recipe cost modeling.
Culinary Journey & Career Timeline
Over a decade of Japanese culinary mastery across premier establishments in Abu Dhabi, Lahore, and Faisalabad.
Sushi Chef
Catch at St. Regis Seafood Restaurant (Michelin award-winning)
Prepared and presented luxury sushi, sashimi, and contemporary Japanese specialty dishes to world-class standards in an internationally acclaimed fine-dining environment. Maintained absolute consistency, razor-sharp knife precision, and artistic plating in accordance with Michelin guidelines while enforcing strict HACCP hygiene protocols and daily mise en place during peak service.
Chef de Partie
Catch at St. Regis Seafood Restaurant
Managed and oversaw designated kitchen stations, ensuring top-tier culinary consistency across all raw and cooked seafood dishes. Assisted with seafood inventory ordering and cryogenic cold storage, mentored junior culinary personnel, and contributed creative menu inputs for seasonal specialty tastings.
Head Sushi Chef
Saku Hana Japanese Restaurant, Lahore
Commanded the entire sushi kitchen brigade, directed raw fish cutting and sushi rice seasoning, developed innovative signature rolls with the Head Chef, established stock thresholds, and trained apprentice chefs on authentic Japanese plating aesthetics.
Sushi Chef
Sumo Japanese Restaurant, Lahore
Prepared high volumes of sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and maki rolls at the live sushi counter. Minimized fish shrinkage and wastage, maintained impeccable hygiene, and ensured customer interactions at the sushi bar were engaging and professional.
Sushi Chef
Wasabi Group of Japanese Restaurants, Lahore
Managed evening closing operations, supervised station lines, monitored freshness of imported seafood and nori, and maintained consistent quality across high-turnover dining sessions.
Chef de Partie
Wasabi Group of Japanese Restaurants, Faisalabad
Station lead for sushi and cold appetizers, managing inventory and supervising back-of-house crew in Faisalabad's flagship branch.
Commis
Wasabi Group of Japanese Restaurants, Lahore
Began professional culinary journey learning Japanese knife sharpening, rice washing and vinegar seasoning, seafood portioning, supplier delivery checks, and strict hygiene fundamentals.
Specialized Advisory for Japanese & Fine Dining
Helping restaurants, luxury hotels, and culinary ventures launch, scale, and optimize Japanese concepts.
Sushi & Sashimi Systems
Turnkey sushi counter engineering, rice cooker specs, temperature-controlled display cases, and ergonomic mise en place setups for peak rush execution.
Advanced Knife Skills & Butchery
Training staff on traditional Japanese filleting (Sogizukuri, Hirazukuri), bone removal, skinning, and delicate sashimi slicing that honors fish texture.
Creative Menu Engineering
Formulating signature maki rolls, sashimi platters, Japanese sauces (teriyaki, ponzu, spicy mayo), and miso soups tailored to market palates and profit margins.
HACCP & Food Safety Protocols
Rigorous cold-chain auditing, blast freezing guidelines for raw seafood, sanitization SOPs, and food handling practices aligned with global health compliance.
Yield Analytics & Cost Control
Applying business analytics to calculate raw fish yield percentages, portion weights, scrap minimization, and menu pricing models that maximize gross margins.
Brigade Mentorship & Training
Developing apprentice commis into competent sushi craftsmen, instilling discipline, speed, cleanliness, and the artistry needed for luxury restaurant service.
Technical & Operational Proficiencies
Education, Languages & Systems
BS Business Analytics
University of Lahore (Dec 2020)
Advanced mathematical modeling, data-backed inventory forecasting, and cost optimization methodologies.
HSC & Matriculation
BISE Lahore (2014 & 2011)
Solid science and pre-university academic foundations in Lahore, Pakistan.
English & Urdu
Fluent Professional
Seamless cross-cultural communication for international luxury hotels, multinational brigades, and VIP guest interactions.
POS & Recipe Systems
Kitchen Digital Tools
Expert in POS terminal integration, inventory tracking software, recipe management tools, and Microsoft Office.
Book a Consultation with Chef Umer Majeed
Whether you are designing a high-end sushi bar, introducing Japanese specialty items to your existing fine-dining restaurant, or training your kitchen brigade on Michelin-level standards, Chef Umer provides expert advisory from inception to service launch.
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