Executive Chef, Japanese Fine Dining in Vegas

Wakuda - Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

WAKUDA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the Las Vegas kitchen and uphold the brand’s high standards of Japanese cuisine, quality, and hospitality. This role requires hands-on leadership, a deep understanding of sushi, omakase, Wagyu, and a track record of managing luxury, high-volume service.

The successful candidate will drive culinary excellence, staff development, and brand integrity while aligning with WAKUDA's expansion plans to Dallas and other international markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive culinary experience, incl. 4 years in senior leadership.
• Executive Chef or senior culinary leader within luxury fine dining.
• Extensive expertise in Japanese cuisine, including sushi, omakase, Wagyu.
• Strong financial acumen: food cost, labor, budgeting and inventory management.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing culinary teams.
• Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, holidays and events.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations for a high-volume luxury dining concept.
• Develop and maintain brand integrity, menu quality, and presentation standards.
• Coach and develop Executive Sous and Sous Chefs; build succession plans.
• Own menu costing, purchasing controls, and waste reduction programs.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure guest experience excellence and VIP service.
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and compliance across the kitchen.

Skills

Japanese cuisine expert

Executive leadership

Financial acumen

High-volume luxury service

Education

Culinary Arts degree or equivalent

Job description

WAKUDA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the Las Vegas kitchen and uphold the brand’s high standards of Japanese cuisine, quality, and hospitality. This role requires hands-on leadership, a deep understanding of sushi, omakase, Wagyu, and a track record of managing luxury, high-volume service.

The successful candidate will drive culinary excellence, staff development, and brand integrity while aligning with WAKUDA's expansion plans to Dallas and other international markets.