Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,000.00 - $90,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
competitive salary
Quarterly bonus
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection insurance
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Sushi-san Nashville is a vibrant extension of the acclaimed Sushi-san brand originally rooted in Chicago, known for its fresh, high-quality sushi and inventive Japanese cuisine. As the first location outside Chicago, this Nashville branch brings a unique dining experience combining traditional sushi artistry with a contemporary twist. Operated by the Lettuce Entertain You family of restaurants, Sushi-san Nashville is dedicated to delivering a curated culinary experience featuring signature maki, handrolls, San-Sets, nigiri, and sashimi crafted by Master Sushi Chef Kaze Chan. Along with the exquisite sushi offerings, guests can enjoy sizzling rice dishes and binchotan robata grilled specialties, complemented by... Show More
Job Requirements
- minimum of 2 years of sushi chef experience
- ability to lead BOH shifts and manage kitchen operations
- proficient in food prep, cooking, and inventory management
- strong communication and leadership skills
- physical ability to move and lift weights as required
- availability to work varied shifts including early mornings, late nights and weekends
- willingness to travel between multiple sites if needed
Job Qualifications
- 2-3 years of sushi chef experience in a full-service restaurant
- skilled in preparing nigiri, sashimi, maki, and specialty rolls
- expert knife skills and fish butchery experience
- ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff
Job Duties
- run BOH shifts and ensure effective and efficient BOH shifts and operations including food prep and cooking, ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies, and supervise the kitchen, dish and all other BOH teams
- lead BOH pre-shift meetings and participating in line, temp and cooler checks and food tastings for the shift
- partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
- perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure quality of all menu items
- purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant including daily product order
- assist with tracking and controlling food cost
- ensure effective communication of food production and timing issues, needs, and special requests between front of house (FOH) and BOH
- partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
- model and promote teamwork across all teams
- use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
- work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
- move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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