Head Sushi Chef & Kitchen Lead - Craft Authentic Japanese

8sian Signs, LLC; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount at JAPANMART

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Job summary

JAPANMART seeks an experienced Chief Sushi Chef to lead the sushi and kitchen sections, ensuring authentic quality, food safety, and exceptional customer experience. You will manage staffing, training, and operations, including pre-opening activities, menu development, and cost controls.

The role requires at least 5 years in sushi, 2+ years in leadership, strong knife skills, HACCP compliance, and English/Japanese bilingual abilities. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional sushi chef experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience leading sushi and kitchen teams in a grocery or retail setting is preferred.
• Expert-level knowledge of traditional Japanese sushi techniques and knife skills.
• Basic understanding of financial concepts, including reading P&L statements.
• Strong inventory control and food safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all sushi and kitchen daily preparation and service operations.
• Maintain highest quality, freshness, and presentation across all menu items.
• Hire, train, schedule and supervise sushi/kitchen staff; foster a professional kitchen culture.
• Lead pre-opening kitchen setup, vendor selection, and staff training.
• Design and execute innovative menus with cost-aware pricing and profitability.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and food safety procedures.

Skills

Sushi chef expertise

Leadership

Food safety

P&L understanding

Bilingual English/Japanese

Job description

JAPANMART seeks an experienced Chief Sushi Chef to lead the sushi and kitchen sections, ensuring authentic quality, food safety, and exceptional customer experience. You will manage staffing, training, and operations, including pre-opening activities, menu development, and cost controls.

The role requires at least 5 years in sushi, 2+ years in leadership, strong knife skills, HACCP compliance, and English/Japanese bilingual abilities. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.