Executive Chef | Menu Innovator & Kitchen Leader

Sokai-Sushi-Bar-1; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sokai-Sushi-Bar-1 is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen, plan and direct all culinary activities, and develop innovative menus. The role requires strong leadership, cost-awareness, and dedication to quality in a busy sushi-focused restaurant environment.

The candidate should be able to work weekends and holidays, maintain high hygiene standards, and collaborate effectively with a team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as a Head Chef
• Planning and directing food preparation and culinary activities.
• Modifying menus or create new ones that meet quality standards.
• Estimating food requirements and food/labor cost
• Supervise kitchen staff activities.
• Positive attitude.
• Willing to learn.
• Be able to work on weekend, holidays and late shifts.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Stand/walk/bend for extended periods of time.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds,
• Work as team player and be multitasking.
• Able to follow instructions given.
• Understanding of hygiene and food & beverage safety rules
• Knowledge of any other cuisine (cold and hot stations) is a plus!
• Developing unique cuisine

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities.
• Develop and modify menus to meet quality standards.
• Estimate food requirements and labor costs.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure timely execution.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with team and be multitasking.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Job description

Sokai-Sushi-Bar-1 is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen, plan and direct all culinary activities, and develop innovative menus. The role requires strong leadership, cost-awareness, and dedication to quality in a busy sushi-focused restaurant environment.

The candidate should be able to work weekends and holidays, maintain high hygiene standards, and collaborate effectively with a team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.