Lead Sushi Chef — Elevate Artistry & Service (Bentonville)

Mcnellies Group; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Employee Medical, Dental, VL

Job summary

Yokozuna Benton is seeking an experienced Restaurant Chef to lead the kitchen team in Bentonville. You will oversee staff training, menu execution, and quality control while upholding high service standards.

The ideal candidate masters sushi preparation, knife skills, and seafood handling, with deep knowledge of Japanese culinary traditions. Strong leadership, communication, and a commitment to safety are essential, with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Restaurant Chef with leadership capabilities.
• Mastery of sushi preparation techniques, knife skills, and seafood handling.
• Deep knowledge of Japanese culinary traditions, ingredients, and plating aesthetics.

Responsibilities

• Staff Management: recruit, train, and manage front- and back-of-house staff.
• Customer Service: maintain high service standards and guest satisfaction.
• Financial Management: monitor expenses and support cost control.
• Quality Control: uphold food and beverage quality and presentation.
• Compliance: enforce health, safety, and licensing regulations.
• Inventory Management: oversee stock levels and rotation.
• Problem Solving: address service issues promptly.
• Food Quality: prepare and present sushi and related dishes with artistry.

Skills

Restaurant Chef

Sushi preparation

Leadership

Customer service

Tools

POS systems

MS Office

Job description

Yokozuna Benton is seeking an experienced Restaurant Chef to lead the kitchen team in Bentonville. You will oversee staff training, menu execution, and quality control while upholding high service standards.

The ideal candidate masters sushi preparation, knife skills, and seafood handling, with deep knowledge of Japanese culinary traditions. Strong leadership, communication, and a commitment to safety are essential, with opportunities for growth and advancement.