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Sushi Sous Chef

Chicago, IL, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $60,000.00 - $90,000.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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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

Sushi-san is a renowned restaurant based in Chicago, celebrated for serving the best sushi and binchotan roasted meats. Emphasizing fresh ingredients and a unique dining atmosphere infused with old-school hip-hop vibes and a selection of ice-cold beers, Sushi-san has established itself as a must-visit destination for sushi enthusiasts and food lovers alike. As part of this culinary tradition, the establishment showcases an expert level of craftsmanship and a commitment to quality, offering a memorable flavor experience in each dish.

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, the parent organization behind Sushi-san, is actively expanding its footprint and currently seeking talented culinary professi... Show More

Job Requirements

  • At least 2 years of experience as a sushi chef in a full-service restaurant
  • Skilled in preparing nigiri, sashimi, maki, and specialty rolls
  • Expertise in knife skills and fish butchery
  • Ability to lead a kitchen team effectively
  • Willingness to relocate to Nashville
  • Able to work various shifts including early mornings, late nights, and weekends
  • Physically able to lift and move weights up to 50 pounds

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
  • Open to relocation to Nashville for this opportunity

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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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