Executive Sushi Chef

Sexy Fish; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off 15 days

6 Holidays

Complimentary monthly parking

Employee dining discounts

Job summary

Sexy Fish Miami is seeking an exceptional Executive Sushi Chef to lead our sushi kitchen in one of Miami’s most dynamic luxury dining destinations. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef and VP of Operations, you will own the sushi operation, mentor a brigade of 11, and drive culinary excellence, guest experience, and profitability through impeccable technique, talent development, and rigorous standards.

This senior role demands hands-on leadership, strategic vision, and a passion for

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Sushi Chef, Head Sushi Chef or Senior Sushi Chef within a premium, high-volume restaurant environment.
• Demonstrable experience leading and developing a sizeable sushi kitchen team.
• Exceptional technical knowledge of Japanese cuisine, sushi preparation, fish handling and premium ingredients.
• Strong commercial awareness, including food costs, labour management and kitchen performance.
• A confident, hands-on leader who can motivate teams, manage performance and maintain standards under pressure.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• A genuine passion for hospitality, team development and culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor and develop a sushi brigade of 11, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Kitchen Operations: Oversee the daily sushi kitchen operation, ensuring seamless service, efficiency and consistently exceptional standards.
• Culinary Excellence: Maintain the highest standards of sushi and sashimi preparation, presentation, quality and authenticity.
• People Development: Manage recruitment, training, performance reviews, succession planning and ongoing development of the team.
• Financial Performance: Take ownership of food costs, stock management, waste reduction, productivity and labour efficiency.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure exceptional food safety, hygiene and operational standards across the sushi kitchen.
• Senior Leadership: Work closely with the Executive Chef and VP of Operations to deliver business objectives, operational improvements and culinary innovation.

Skills

Executive Sushi Chef

Team Leadership

Japanese cuisine expertise

Food cost management

Communication skills

Job description

Sexy Fish Miami is looking for an exceptional Executive Sushi Chef to lead our sushi kitchen operation in one of Miami’s most dynamic luxury dining destinations.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an accomplished sushi chef who combines outstanding Japanese culinary expertise with strong people management, operational discipline and a passion for delivering an exceptional guest experience.

THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the Executive Chef and VP of Operations, you will take full ownership of the sushi kitchen, leading a team of 11 chefs while ensuring the highest standards of culinary execution, consistency and operational performance.

Your focus will be on building a high-performing team, developing talent and driving excellence across every aspect of the sushi operation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor and develop a sushi brigade of 11, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Kitchen Operations: Oversee the daily sushi kitchen operation, ensuring seamless service, efficiency and consistently exceptional standards.
• Culinary Excellence: Maintain the highest standards of sushi and sashimi preparation, presentation, quality and authenticity.
• People Development: Manage recruitment, training, performance reviews, succession planning and ongoing development of the team.
• Financial Performance: Take ownership of food costs, stock management, waste reduction, productivity and labour efficiency.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure exceptional food safety, hygiene and operational standards across the sushi kitchen.
• Senior Leadership: Work closely with the Executive Chef and VP of Operations to deliver business objectives, operational improvements and culinary innovation.

ABOUT YOU

• Proven experience as an Executive Sushi Chef, Head Sushi Chef or Senior Sushi Chef within a premium, high-volume restaurant environment.
• Demonstrable experience leading and developing a sizeable sushi kitchen team.
• Exceptional technical knowledge of Japanese cuisine, sushi preparation, fish handling and premium ingredients.
• Strong commercial awareness, including food costs, labour management and kitchen performance.
• A confident, hands-on leader who can motivate teams, manage performance and maintain standards under pressure.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• A genuine passion for hospitality, team development and culinary excellence.

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, etc. insurance coverage. Benefits are eligible on the 1st of the month following 30 days from hire date.
• 401- K: The company will match 100% of salary deferrals up to the first 3% and 50% of salary deferrals on the next 2.0% of eligible compensation.
• 15 days of paid time off (PTO) within a 12-month period.
• 6 Holidays
• Complimentary monthly parking at the company’s choosing.
• Employee discount for dining at the restaurant and additional employee discounts offered through the Employee Discount program.

WHY SEXY FISH?

At Sexy Fish, we bring together bold creativity, exceptional cuisine and world‑class hospitality.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a key culinary department, shape a talented team and play an integral role in the continued success of Sexy Fish Miami.

Ready to lead the next chapter of our sushi kitchen?