Lead Sous Chef - Fine Dining, Modern Japanese

Mottai Miami; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Leadership role in premier dining

Job summary

Mottai Miami in Coral Gables is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead the daily culinary operations of our upscale Japanese restaurant. You will execute dishes to the highest standards, develop a high-performing team, and ensure every detail reflects the quality of our brand.

The ideal candidate has at least two years in a management kitchen role, strong leadership, and proficiency in inventory control and prep management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a management kitchen role in an upscale establishment.
• Experience balancing high-volume production with fine dining presentation and technique.
• Strong leadership and communication skills in English.
• Calm, organized, and detail-oriented under pressure.
• Proficiency in modern kitchen systems, inventory control, and prep management.
• Knowledge of Japanese cuisine is preferred; familiarity with Asian ingredients is a plus.
• Culinary degree or formal training is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Spanish or another language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary operations of the upscale restaurant.
• Develop a high-performing kitchen team and uphold brand standards.
• Ensure dishes meet highest quality and presentation.
• Oversee inventory control and prep management.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to deliver guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Kitchen management

Inventory control

Prep management

High-volume production

Fine dining technique

Spanish

Education

Culinary degree or formal training

Job description

Mottai Miami in Coral Gables is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead the daily culinary operations of our upscale Japanese restaurant. You will execute dishes to the highest standards, develop a high-performing team, and ensure every detail reflects the quality of our brand.

The ideal candidate has at least two years in a management kitchen role, strong leadership, and proficiency in inventory control and prep management.