Head Sushi Kitchen Lead — Chef de Cuisine

Innovative Dining Group; Pasadena, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sushi Roku Pasadena is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead our kitchen and uphold the highest standards of culinary excellence. This leadership role oversees menu planning, plating design, staff coordination, and training to create consistent, exceptional dining experiences for guests.

Qualified candidates bring 3–5 years of leadership in a high-volume kitchen, a post-secondary culinary arts program, strong knowledge of food safety, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and POS systems.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ culinary leadership in a high-volume restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of food service regulations and safety.
• Post-secondary culinary arts program completed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise culinary production and ensure high-quality standards.
• Plan menus and design plating presentations for each dish.
• Coordinate kitchen staff and training to uphold the culture of excellence.
• Direct staffing, training, and evaluation of kitchen employees.
• Manage food and labor costs and ensure compliance with policies.
• Oversee purchasing and source new products while maintaining quality.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment and meet health/safety regs.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen operations

Staff training

Menu planning

Food safety

Communication

Education

Post-secondary culinary arts program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Restaurant POS Systems

Job description

Sushi Roku Pasadena is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead our kitchen and uphold the highest standards of culinary excellence. This leadership role oversees menu planning, plating design, staff coordination, and training to create consistent, exceptional dining experiences for guests.

Qualified candidates bring 3–5 years of leadership in a high-volume kitchen, a post-secondary culinary arts program, strong knowledge of food safety, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and POS systems.