Head Sushi Chef

@ Goodwin Recruiting
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Head Sushi Chef

Boca Raton, FL
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

A respected restaurant group in Boca Raton seeking a Head Sushi Chef to lead kitchen operations, promote career growth, and deliver excellent sushi in a full-service, high-volume environment.

Requirements

  • Food ordering and inventory management
  • Strong knife skills and sushi experience
  • Food and labor cost control
  • Kitchen leadership experience
  • High-volume to-go/delivery experience

Qualifications

  • Experience in full-service restaurants
  • Leadership skills
  • Ability to work evenings/weekends
  • Physical ability for lifting and standing
  • Experience with restaurant openings

Full job description

Join a growing, innovative restaurant group as a head chef for a vibrant, full-service concept in Boca Raton. This is an exciting opportunity to spearhead a new opening with a respected company offering career advancement and a dynamic work environment. The company is known for promoting from within and has plans for future expansion.


Sushi Sous Chef Benefits & Compensation

  • Quarterly bonus opportunities based on KPIs
  • Significant food discounts
  • 5 Days Accrued PTO
  • Health benefits
  • Closed on some major holidays
  • Opportunities for advancement in a growing organization


Sushi Sous Chef Requirements & Qualifications

  • Experience with food ordering and inventory management
  • Strong knife skills and sushi experience
  • Knowledge of food and labor cost controls
  • Prior kitchen leadership or head chef experience in a full-service environment
  • New Restaurant Opening experience
  • Leadership experience in a restaurant with high volume to-go and delivery orders.
  • Must be able to work evenings & weekends
  • Must be able to perform physical duties of the job including prolonged standing and lifting up to 50 lbs.


Sushi Sous Chef Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Oversee and lead the kitchen team of approximately 14 BOH staff
  • Maintain high standards in food preparation, safety, and cleanliness
  • Manage inventory, ordering, and food cost controls
  • Train and develop team members, contributing to a positive and productive kitchen culture
  • Collaborate with leadership to achieve operational and financial targets
  • Support take-out and delivery operations alongside dine-in service


This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact with an established and expanding restaurant group. If you’re passionate about fresh food, team leadership, and growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

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