Executive Omakase Chef: Lead Menu & Seafood Sourcing

Goodwin Recruiting; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

3 weeks vacation

1 week sick leave

Perks & discounts

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Executive Omakase Chef to lead a new intimate omakase concept in Newport, RI. You will own menu development, premium seafood sourcing, purchasing, and deliver an exceptional guest experience for a 15–20 seat setting.

The role emphasizes executive leadership, hands-on preparation, and a strong quality-control mindset to maintain the highest culinary standards while offering a superior guest experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or similar senior culinary leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Japanese cuisine, sushi, sashimi, and omakase techniques.
• Experience developing menus, sourcing ingredients, and managing purchasing.
• Excellent organizational, sanitation, and quality-control skills.
• Leadership abilities to mentor a small culinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the culinary program, including menu development, seasonal changes, recipe development, sourcing, purchasing, inventory, and food-cost management.
• Personally oversee premium seafood selection, fish fabrication, aging, preparation, rice, sauces, garnishes, and other components of the omakase experience.
• Execute an elevated, highly personalized omakase service for 15 to 20 guests per seating, maintaining impeccable consistency, timing, presentation, and hospitality.
• Lead and develop the supporting culinary team while establishing standards for prep, organization, sanitation, food safety, and service execution.
• Build strong vendor relationships and ensure the quality, freshness, consistency, and profitability of all culinary products and operations.

Skills

Executive leadership

Menu development

Sushi/omakase techniques

Vendor relationships

Food-cost management

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Executive Omakase Chef to lead a new intimate omakase concept in Newport, RI. You will own menu development, premium seafood sourcing, purchasing, and deliver an exceptional guest experience for a 15–20 seat setting.

The role emphasizes executive leadership, hands-on preparation, and a strong quality-control mindset to maintain the highest culinary standards while offering a superior guest experience.