Executive Sous Chef — Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Team

Blue Sushi Sake Grill; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount

Job summary

Blue Sushi Sake Grill in Lincoln is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. You will collaborate with the Executive Chef and General Manager to create memorable guest experiences and lead BOH operations with a focus on quality, creativity, and efficiency.

You bring 3–5 years of leadership in a high-volume kitchen, strong coaching skills, and a hands-on approach to cost control, inventory, and training.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of culinary leadership in a high-volume restaurant.
• Culinary education is a plus, but hands-on experience is valued.
• Experience with food planning, purchasing, inventory, sanitation, and personnel management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, including prep and service.
• Lead the BOH team through service, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Train, coach, and develop cooks, prep and dish team members.
• Manage food cost through ordering, inventory, portioning, and waste reduction.
• Maintain kitchen standards for safety, sanitation, and organization.
• Communicate clearly with BOH and restaurant management.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team leadership

Food cost control

Inventory management

Staff development

Communication

Education

Culinary education

Tools

Inventory software

Scheduling software

MS Office

Job description

Blue Sushi Sake Grill in Lincoln is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. You will collaborate with the Executive Chef and General Manager to create memorable guest experiences and lead BOH operations with a focus on quality, creativity, and efficiency.

You bring 3–5 years of leadership in a high-volume kitchen, strong coaching skills, and a hands-on approach to cost control, inventory, and training.