Executive Sushi Chef | Blue Sushi Sake Grill | Birmingham

Flagship Restaurant Group; Birmingham; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Birmingham is seeking an Executive Sushi Chef to enhance guest experiences and lead kitchen operations. The role combines culinary expertise, team leadership, and operational excellence, with a commitment to quality and positive kitchen culture. Ideal candidates should have extensive culinary management experience and a passion for high-quality dishes.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount

Quarterly bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of culinary management experience in a high-volume setting.
• Culinary education preferred or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in food planning, purchasing, and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consistent, high-quality food preparation meeting safety standards.
• Manage food and beverage costs through inventory control.
• Oversee a team of 10+ employees providing clear direction.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Inventory control

Creativity

Education

Culinary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Compeat Advantage

Job description

Career Opportunities with Flagship Restaurant Group

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Executive Sushi Chef | Blue Sushi Sake Grill | Birmingham

Position: Executive Sushi Chef
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 + quarterly bonus opportunities

Travel Requirement: This position requires travel to Omaha, Nebraska, for an initial 6-week training period.

The Role:
As the Executive Sushi Chef, you’ll collaborate with our Executive Chef and General Manager to create memorable guest experiences and a positive kitchen culture. You’ll lead BOH operations, focusing on quality, creativity, and operational excellence to bring our signature sushi experience to life.

• Competitive Pay: $80,000 - $90,000 + quarterly bonus opportunities
• Bonuses: $5,000 in bonus earning potential
• Health Benefits: Company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans, plus health savings options
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount: 50% off at all Flagship Restaurant Group locations

Qualities We Value:

• Extensive culinary knowledge and a passion for creative, high-quality dishes
• Strong team leadership and development skills
• Advanced knowledge in business operations, inventory control, and cost management
• Calm, effective performance under pressure, upholding food safety and sanitation standards
• Excellent communicator and problem-solver

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of culinary management experience in a high-volume setting
• Culinary education preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency with tools like Microsoft Office; Compeat Advantage experience is a plus
• Skills in food planning, purchasing, sanitation, and personnel management

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver consistent, high-quality food preparation, meeting safety and sanitation standards
• Manage food and beverage costs through inventory control and waste reduction
• Oversee a team of 10+ employees, providing clear direction, feedback, and training
• Coordinate with the Director of Operations on inventory and scheduling
• Maintain a safe, welcoming environment for employees and guests alike

At Flagship, we create experiences that leave an impact. This stays true to our employees just as much as our guests. Removing barriers of language, race, sexual orientations, and culture, our team and guests have our promise of being a restaurant group that embraces the concept where everyone belongs. We are committed to empowering growth, instilling hospitality knowledge, and building a career path in an environment of respectful inclusion.

Flagship Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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