Japanese Cuisine Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Menus

Redd Hospitality; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Redd Hospitality is hiring an Executive Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager to join our culinary team in a fast-paced environment. You will assist the Executive Chef, oversee kitchen operations, and contribute to menu planning and banquet execution.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in events, food safety, and leadership, with 2+ years in Japanese cuisine and Sushi techniques. This position is full-time and onsite, with benefits including dental, health, PTO, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role within a food service environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety practices and regulations.
• 2+ years experience in Japanese cuisine - Japanese Restaurant.
• Familiar with Sushi and techniques.
• Wok Experience.
• Excellent team management skills with the ability to motivate and lead a diverse kitchen staff.
• Proficient in inventory management practices to ensure efficient stock control.
• Strong culinary skills with an emphasis on creativity in menu planning.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes that meet our restaurant's standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to food safety regulations.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu planning and development, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
• Manage inventory levels, ordering supplies as needed while minimizing waste.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff on food handling techniques, safety protocols, and culinary skills.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
• Participate in banquet preparation and execution as required, ensuring timely service during events.
• Monitor food quality during preparation and service to ensure consistency and excellence.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Food safety knowledge

Japanese cuisine

Sushi techniques

Wok experience

Team management

Inventory management

Menu planning creativity

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Redd Hospitality is hiring an Executive Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager to join our culinary team in a fast-paced environment. You will assist the Executive Chef, oversee kitchen operations, and contribute to menu planning and banquet execution.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in events, food safety, and leadership, with 2+ years in Japanese cuisine and Sushi techniques. This position is full-time and onsite, with benefits including dental, health, PTO, and vision coverage.