Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
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
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program
Job Description
RPM Seafood delivers the purest expression of the world's best fish and seafood, expertly paired with an acclaimed steak program, award-winning wine selections, and impeccable service. As a culinary-driven seafood and steak restaurant under the umbrella of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, RPM Seafood stands out for its commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional dining experiences. Located in vibrant urban settings, the brand combines sophisticated dining with a warm atmosphere, appealing to guests who seek a premium seafood and steakhouse experience. The restaurant is renowned not only for its fresh, expertly prepared seafood but also for a well-curated wine program designed to complement every meal.
RPM Seafood is currently hiring a Sushi Sous Chef, a pivotal role within the kitchen brigade tasked with leading the sushi preparation and production. The Sushi Sous Chef position offers a competitive salary ranging from $60,000 to $90,000 per year, emphasizing Lettuce Entertain You's commitment to attract top culinary talent. This role reports to the executive sushi chef and works closely with the broader kitchen staff to ensure the highest quality of sushi offerings. The Sushi Sous Chef supervises food prep, cooking operations, inventory management, and the overall functionality of the back-of-house (BOH) departments, including dish and other support teams.
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants values its employees and fosters a culture that prioritizes professional growth, diversity, and wellness. Sushi Sous Chefs at RPM Seafood receive career-long training, various benefits, and quarterly performance-based bonuses. This role requires a skilled individual with a minimum of two years experience as a sushi chef in a full-service restaurant environment, capable of leading and managing kitchen staff effectively.
In this role, the Sushi Sous Chef is responsible for running BOH shifts and ensuring seamless operational efficiency. The candidate will lead pre-shift meetings, execute temperature and quality checks, maintain recipe books and kitchen standards, and manage inventory and food costs. The position demands strong communication with front-of-house staff to address food production needs and special requests effectively. Additionally, the Sushi Sous Chef partners with management in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, and developing BOH employees, ensuring the team operates cohesively and maintains the brand's high standards.
The role involves working a flexible schedule including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and potentially multiple sites with occasional overnight travel. Physical requirements include the ability to move and lift food and supplies up to 50 pounds occasionally. This dynamic environment offers a unique opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about seafood and sushi to develop and advance their careers within a supportive restaurant company that values diversity and innovative dining experiences.
RPM Seafood is currently hiring a Sushi Sous Chef, a pivotal role within the kitchen brigade tasked with leading the sushi preparation and production. The Sushi Sous Chef position offers a competitive salary ranging from $60,000 to $90,000 per year, emphasizing Lettuce Entertain You's commitment to attract top culinary talent. This role reports to the executive sushi chef and works closely with the broader kitchen staff to ensure the highest quality of sushi offerings. The Sushi Sous Chef supervises food prep, cooking operations, inventory management, and the overall functionality of the back-of-house (BOH) departments, including dish and other support teams.
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants values its employees and fosters a culture that prioritizes professional growth, diversity, and wellness. Sushi Sous Chefs at RPM Seafood receive career-long training, various benefits, and quarterly performance-based bonuses. This role requires a skilled individual with a minimum of two years experience as a sushi chef in a full-service restaurant environment, capable of leading and managing kitchen staff effectively.
In this role, the Sushi Sous Chef is responsible for running BOH shifts and ensuring seamless operational efficiency. The candidate will lead pre-shift meetings, execute temperature and quality checks, maintain recipe books and kitchen standards, and manage inventory and food costs. The position demands strong communication with front-of-house staff to address food production needs and special requests effectively. Additionally, the Sushi Sous Chef partners with management in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, and developing BOH employees, ensuring the team operates cohesively and maintains the brand's high standards.
The role involves working a flexible schedule including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and potentially multiple sites with occasional overnight travel. Physical requirements include the ability to move and lift food and supplies up to 50 pounds occasionally. This dynamic environment offers a unique opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about seafood and sushi to develop and advance their careers within a supportive restaurant company that values diversity and innovative dining experiences.
Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of sushi chef experience
- Experience working in a full-service restaurant
- Ability to lead kitchen staff effectively
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work flexible days and shifts including early mornings, late nights and weekends
- Physical ability to move and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Job Qualifications
- 2-3 years of sushi chef experience in a full-service restaurant
- 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 participate 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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