Lead Sushi Kitchen Manager

SuViche Hospitality Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick days

Medical insurance reimbursements

Free parking

Dedicated onboarding and training

Daily meal when working

Quarterly bonuses

Job summary

OMAKAI is seeking an outstanding Kitchen Manager with at least three years of sushi or Japanese kitchen experience, including leadership of a back‑of‑house team. You will run the kitchen, manage people, costs, and standards, and drive performance across all back‑of‑house functions.

You will oversee inventory, safety, and sanitation while coaching staff toward excellence. This role requires strong knife skills, recipe adherence, and a passion for hospitality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Three years of sushi or Japanese kitchen experience required, including at least one year in a back-of-house management or lead role.
• Experience leading, coaching, and holding a kitchen team accountable during peak volume.
• Knife skills and station knowledge across prep, slicing, nigiri, and hand rolls.
• Food manager and sexual harassment prevention certifications required, and all can be obtained during training. We cover the cost of both certificates once you pass the 90-day probation mark
• Full open availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to learn and memorize every recipe and standard operating procedure in detail, including ingredients, cuts, portioning, and plating

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and hold the back-of-house team and Assistant Kitchen Manager accountable each shift.
• Lead by example on the line and step onto a station when needed.
• Coach by referencing the recipe and guiding; avoid shaming.
• Maintain team morale and surface issues early for management review
• Oversee prep, service and breakdown; ensure stations are ready and stocked for service

Skills

Sushi kitchen exp

Leadership/management

Knife skills

Food safety certifications

Scheduling

Inventory

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

OMAKAI is seeking an outstanding Kitchen Manager with at least three years of sushi or Japanese kitchen experience, including leadership of a back‑of‑house team. You will run the kitchen, manage people, costs, and standards, and drive performance across all back‑of‑house functions.

You will oversee inventory, safety, and sanitation while coaching staff toward excellence. This role requires strong knife skills, recipe adherence, and a passion for hospitality in a fast-paced environment.