Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $90,000.00 - $110,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Meals
Professional Development
Paid holidays
Job Description
Umami Riot is a celebrated hospitality group founded by the accomplished Chef Tim Cushman and sake expert Nancy Cushman. Dedicated to redefining Japanese cuisine with an inventive Bostonian twist, the company combines joyful hospitality with uncompromising culinary craftsmanship. Their ethos lies in pairing bold flavors, precision in cooking, and a deep respect for traditional Japanese foodways while embracing fearless creativity and heart. Umami Riot operates multiple vibrant restauranteurs and is renowned for its commitment to fostering unique dining experiences that push boundaries and rewrite the rules of hospitality.
One of their flagship concepts, Hojoko, is a lively, high-energy izaka... Show More
One of their flagship concepts, Hojoko, is a lively, high-energy izaka... Show More
Job Requirements
- 5-7 years of progressive kitchen leadership experience, including direct management of high-performing culinary teams
- Proven ability to lead under pressure in a dynamic, high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing food cost, labor budgets, and inventory controls
- Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability
- Inspiring leadership presence with a positive, energetic, solutions-oriented mindset
- Deep working knowledge of culinary technique, food safety regulations, and sanitation standards
- Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods (8+ hours), and lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs
Job Qualifications
- 5-7 years of progressive kitchen leadership experience, including direct management of high-performing culinary teams
- Proven ability to lead under pressure in a dynamic, high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing food cost, labor budgets, and inventory controls
- Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability
- Inspiring leadership presence with a positive, energetic, solutions-oriented mindset
- Deep working knowledge of culinary technique, food safety regulations, and sanitation standards
Job Duties
- Provide comprehensive leadership of restaurant operations, aligning both front of house and heart of house teams to deliver a seamless, high-level guest experience
- Recruit, hire, develop, coach, and hold accountable all heart of house team members, including line cooks, prep cooks, and dish team, building a high-performance culture
- Direct daily culinary operations with an uncompromising focus on consistency, craftsmanship, quality control, and execution within established brand standards
- Partner with operations leadership to successfully launch new menu items, seasonal features, and culinary initiatives across locations
- Foster a culture of growth, inclusion, and ambition within the HOH team, actively mentoring emerging leaders and building internal succession
- Develop and manage weekly labor schedules strategically, aligning staffing levels with sales forecasts, productivity metrics, and team strengths
- Maintain and refine recipe systems, ordering guides, prep pars, and kitchen workflows to ensure consistency, minimize waste, and maximize profitability
- Lead ongoing culinary education initiatives including knife skills, technique development, product knowledge, operational standards, and sanitation best practices
- Analyze P&L statements in partnership with the SVP of Culinary, making data-driven decisions related to food cost, labor management, inventory control, and purchasing
- Command the kitchen during service, setting the tone for urgency, professionalism, teamwork, and excellence
- Collaborate cross-functionally to drive sales growth, support marketing initiatives, execute special events, and strengthen community engagement
- Oversee the flawless execution of private dining and special events, ensuring operational alignment and memorable guest experiences that drive repeat business
- Supervise daily financial reporting, inventory management, and execution of opening and closing management procedures
- Manage purchasing and vendor relationships responsibly, negotiating where appropriate and actively working to reduce waste and control costs
- Maintain immaculate kitchen organization, equipment maintenance, and facility standards
- Perform additional duties as needed.
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Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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