Executive Sushi Chef - Lead High-Volume Sushi Kitchen

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 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