We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Head Sushi Chef with expertise in Omakase and a deep understanding of Nikkei cuisine, blending Japanese and Peruvian culinary traditions. The ideal candidate will lead our Sushi Kitchen team, crafting exceptional dishes and providing an unforgettable dining experience.

Head Sushi Chef Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years as an upscale Sushi Chef in a high-volume kitchen
• Passion for Fusion Cuisine: Genuine love for food and culinary craftsmanship, especially in Japanese cuisine
• Leadership Skills: Strong ability to lead, inspire, and manage a team
• Cost Management: Familiarity with labor and food cost management principles
• Hands-On Expertise: Proven experience in leading a sushi team and creating exceptional Sushi and Omakase dishes
• Brand Integration: Ability to integrate seamlessly into an established brand and contribute to its growth
• Excellent knife skills and attention to detail

Head Sushi Chef Key Responsibilities:

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with restaurant staff to ensure smooth daily operations
• Leadership & Supervision: Oversee back-of-house managers, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and efficiency
• Staffing & Training: Assess staffing needs, lead hiring processes, provide training, manage scheduling, and conduct performance evaluations
• Administrative Management: Handle inventory, ordering, and purchasing to maintain optimal stock levels
• Performance Standards: Establish and uphold high performance standards for the kitchen team
• Operational Efficiency: Collaborate with executive management and ownership to optimize restaurant operations
• Guest Satisfaction: Ensure exceptional guest experiences by delivering consistent, high-quality dishes
• Quality Control: Monitor food quality and freshness, adhering to standard recipes
• Menu Development: Contribute to menu planning and creation of daily specials
• Hands-On Operations: Assist in day-to-day kitchen tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient service

If you are ready to embark on an exciting culinary journey and contribute to a top-tier dining experience, we invite you to apply!

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person's age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.   JOB ID: 144070 #post

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