Executive Chef

Bamboo Sushi is a restaurant of purpose committed to providing an inspiring culinary experience through its food, service, and spirit. Located in Kirkland, WA, Bamboo Sushi is renowned for its dedication to sustainability, exceptional quality, and a culture that fosters positivity and accountability. As a prominent restaurant in the region, Bamboo Sushi focuses on delivering not only delicious sushi but also a meaningful dining experience that reflects responsibility toward the environment and community. The establishment prides itself on creating an inclusive, diverse workplace where every employee feels respected and valued for their ideas and contributions. Bamboo Sushi believes in equal pay, rights, and opportunities for advancement for all team members, promoting a progressive and supportive work environment. The restaurant maintains a fast-paced, full-service setting characterized by frequent distractions and loud noises, requiring employees to be adaptable and attentive. The Executive Chef position at Bamboo Sushi is a key leadership role that directs all kitchen and sushi operations to ensure excellence in food quality, service, and guest satisfaction. This role requires a passionate individual capable of driving operational success, leading a team with integrity, and ensuring that every dish meets the highest standards of quality and presentation. The position demands an ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and to make independent judgments confidently. Candidates will undergo a culinary skills tasting interview as part of the hiring process, reflecting the company’s commitment to culinary excellence. Bamboo Sushi offers competitive compensation tailored to experience, plus a 10 percent bonus potential, along with quarterly bonuses and comprehensive benefits. These benefits include health insurance options, life insurance, an employee assistance program, up to three weeks of accrued vacation time in the first five years, a 401(k) plan, employee discounts, and opportunities for further education and advancement within the company. Joining Bamboo Sushi means becoming part of a team dedicated to sustainability, quality, and community engagement while pursuing culinary innovation and career growth. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the restaurant’s vision and operational practices positively and to contribute to a workplace culture that values creativity, respect, and collaboration.

As an Executive Chef, you will oversee all food preparation and kitchen management duties, ensuring optimal performance through leadership and meticulous quality control. Your responsibilities will encompass supervising dish portions and presentation to guarantee consistency with Bamboo Sushi’s standards, hiring and training kitchen staff to build a strong and efficient team, and managing the profitability of kitchen operations through careful oversight of resources and costs. The role requires at least five years of related culinary experience and two or more years of management experience in a high-volume, full-service kitchen environment. Sushi experience is preferred, making familiarity with this cuisine a valuable asset. The Executive Chef is expected to uphold Bamboo Sushi’s mission and values by fostering a positive workplace atmosphere and accountability among team members. Working in a busy restaurant environment will require physical stamina and the ability to multi-task under pressure, including maneuvering within the restaurant, operating equipment, and communicating effectively in a noisy setting. Bamboo Sushi offers a supportive environment that accommodates employees with disabilities to ensure equal access and opportunity throughout the employment process and job functions.