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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $73,700.00 - $101,500.00
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
paid leave
Paid sick leave
Retirement savings program
career growth
Leadership development
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a premium Nikkei restaurant brand located in Chicago, IL. Known for its innovative and exquisite culinary offerings, the restaurant merges the vibrant flavors of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine to create a unique dining experience. This high-end restaurant is part of a respected international restaurant group, offering exceptional gastronomic experiences through expertly crafted dishes prepared with world-class ingredients. The brand emphasizes culinary craftsmanship, precision, and innovation to elevate its presence in the competitive fine dining landscape. With a focus on maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and profitability, the restaurant seeks an experienced culinary leader to... Show More
Job Requirements
- Professional training in gastronomy or culinary arts
- Specialization in gourmet cuisine and Japanese / Peruvian (Nikkei) cuisine
- Minimum 5+ years of experience as Head Chef in Nikkei cuisine restaurants, fine dining establishments, or gourmet restaurant concepts
- Proven experience leading senior culinary teams and kitchen leadership roles
- Advanced English proficiency
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based systems
Job Qualifications
- Professional training in gastronomy or culinary arts
- Specialization in gourmet cuisine and Japanese / Peruvian (Nikkei) cuisine
- Strong expertise in fish and seafood handling, ingredient seasonality, and premium sourcing
- Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, and cost management
- Experience with recipe standardization and kitchen operational processes
- Minimum 5+ years of experience as Head Chef in Nikkei cuisine restaurants, fine dining establishments, or gourmet restaurant concepts
- Proven experience leading senior culinary teams and kitchen leadership roles
- Advanced English proficiency
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based systems
Job Duties
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate the Head Chef and Head Itamae, ensuring operational excellence across all kitchen areas
- Drive culinary innovation and R&D, developing new dishes, seasonal menus, and specials aligned with the brand’s Nikkei identity
- Monitor and control food cost performance, implementing waste reduction strategies and profitability optimization
- Establish and maintain recipe standardization, including costing, portioning, plating, and preparation techniques to guarantee consistency
- Implement and audit food safety and hygiene standards, including HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Oversee the selection and management of key suppliers, ensuring access to premium ingredients such as high-quality seafood and specialty products
- Lead culinary talent development, including recruitment, training, and succession planning for kitchen leadership roles
- Supervise inventory control and culinary administrative processes, including documentation and performance reporting for senior leadership
- Represent the brand as the culinary ambassador, collaborating with the Global Culinary Director and participating in industry events and media opportunities
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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