Head Sushi Chef

CÉ LA VI; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

PTO

Growth opportunities

Health insurance

Uniforms

Company parties

Birthday vacation day during the month

Job summary

CÉ LA VI Miami is seeking a Head Sushi Chef to help launch our first U.S. location. This full-time role requires exceptional knife skills, fish fabrication, and fine dining experience as you design and refine a standout sushi program with the Executive Chef during pre-opening.

You will test dishes, perfect techniques, source ingredients, and set the standard for excellence as the brand extends globally with Southeast Asian-inspired flavors and a vibrant, living-life-to-the-fullest environment.

Qualifications

• Exceptional knife skills and fish fabrication required.
• Experience preparing Nigiri and Maki in fine dining.
• Proven track record in high-end kitchens.
• Strong dedication and Shokunin approach.
• Collaborative mindset preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and refine a standout sushi menu during pre-opening as part of a contract team.
• Test dishes, perfect techniques, and source quality ingredients.
• Help launch the sushi program and ensure launch-ready operations.
• Partner with Executive Chef during pre-opening phase.

Skills

Exceptional knife skills

Fish fabrication

Nigiri

Maki

Fine dining

Shokunin culture

Job description

Are you ready to craft a world-class sushi experience from the ground up with CÉ LA VI in Miami, FL? Do you thrive in fast-paced, high-end culinary environments where precision, creativity, and artistry define success? Join us full-time as an Head Sushi Chef and help launch our first-ever U.S. location. This is your chance to leave a lasting mark on an internationally renowned brand. Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

As our Head Sushi Chef, you'll earn a competitive salary of $80,000–$85,000 per year. We also offer top-tier benefits and perks, including:

• Bonus structure
• PTO
• Growth opportunities
• Health insurance
• Uniforms
• Company parties
• Birthday vacation day during the month of the birthday

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT OUR FAMILY-ORIENTED BUSINESS?

At CÉ LA VI, we invite you to bring your energy and creativity to a vibrant space where living life to the fullest is our daily philosophy. Inspired by Southeast Asia, our teams craft unforgettable experiences through modern Asian flavors and dynamic atmospheres, all in a fun environment. We value adaptability, collaboration, and a customer-centric approach, empowering our people to innovate and succeed together. With iconic locations in Singapore, Taipei, Tokyo, Dubai, and London, and exciting new locations on the horizon, CÉ LA VI offers an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and build a meaningful career with a global team that values excellence. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

DO YOU MEET THESE QUALIFICATIONS?

• Exceptional knife skills
• Fish Fabrication
• Skilled in preparing Nigiri, Maki
• Proven fine dining experience
• Dedication and Shokunin Culture

Preferred qualifications include a collaborative mindset with the ability to co-create and innovate alongside leadership.

WHAT WILL YOU DO AS AN EXECUTIVE SUSHI CHEF?

This is a full-time position with shifts varying within business hours, including M–F schedules, 7 am–4 pm, 8 am–5 pm, or 9 am–5 pm, as well as evenings, nights, and weekends as needed.

In this role, you'll partner closely with the Executive Chef during the pre-opening phase, working as a contract team member to design and refine a standout sushi menu that reflects both tradition and innovation. Your days will blend creativity and execution, testing dishes, perfecting techniques, sourcing quality ingredients, and setting the standard for excellence. As opening approaches, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the sushi program is launch-ready, contributing to a seamless transition into full operations where your influence continues to shape the dining experience.

READY TO APPLY AND ADVANCE YOUR CAREER?

Step into a role where your skills define the experience and your creativity shapes a brand's future. Apply today to join CÉ LA VI in Miami! Our initial application process is quick, easy, and fully mobile-friendly, so you can take the next step in your career in minutes.