Executive Chef - Japanese Fine Dining Mastery

50 Eggs Hospitality Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

WAKUDA Las Vegas seeks an accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary direction and daily kitchen operations of a premium Japanese fine dining concept. You will drive food quality, consistency, and hospitality excellence while managing a high-volume kitchen in a luxury setting.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in Japanese cuisine, strong leadership, and a track record of developing talent and menus for Michelin-influenced environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive culinary experience with 4+ years in senior leadership
• Extensive expertise in Japanese cuisine including traditional techniques and ingredients
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, costs, and inventory
• Proven success leading high-volume luxury restaurant operations
• Experience developing menus, recipes, and costing for premium dining
• Experience leading and developing culinary teams in a high-standard environment

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation
• Direct daily kitchen operations, staffing, and service readiness
• Maintain strict adherence to standardized recipes, portion controls and quality standards
• Oversee supplier relationships, purchasing, and inventory management
• Develop and mentor Executive Sous Chefs, Sous Chefs, and culinary staff
• Collaborate on menu development and brand integrity for luxury dining

Skills

Executive leadership

Japanese cuisine

Financial acumen

Leadership

Menu development

Sushi/omakase

Education

Culinary Arts degree or equivalent

Job description

WAKUDA Las Vegas seeks an accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary direction and daily kitchen operations of a premium Japanese fine dining concept. You will drive food quality, consistency, and hospitality excellence while managing a high-volume kitchen in a luxury setting.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in Japanese cuisine, strong leadership, and a track record of developing talent and menus for Michelin-influenced environments.