Lead Sushi Kitchen Manager

OMAKAI; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick days

Medical insurance reimbursements

Free parking

Daily meal when working

Quarterly bonuses

Job summary

OMAKAI is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the back-of-house in our Fulton Market Chicago location. You will supervise the kitchen team, drive food quality, cost control, and sanitation standards while maintaining flawless service during peak hours.

Ideal candidates have at least three years in a sushi or Japanese kitchen, with leadership experience, knife mastery, and a commitment to guest-focused hospitality.

Qualifications

• Three years of sushi or Japanese kitchen experience, including at least one year in a lead role.
• Ability to manage back-of-house operations, train staff, and control food cost and waste.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of prep, slicing, nigiri, and hand rolls.

Responsibilities

• Lead back-of-house team and Assistant Kitchen Manager each shift.
• Oversee prep, service, and post-service cleanup; ensure stations are ready for service.
• Train and coach staff; drive food cost, labor, and waste metrics; enforce safety and sanitation standards.
• Monitor inventory, receive deliveries, and ensure adherence to recipes and SOPs.

Skills

Sushi/Japanese kitchen experience

Leadership

Knife skills

Food safety certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food safety manager certification

Job description

OMAKAI is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the back-of-house in our Fulton Market Chicago location. You will supervise the kitchen team, drive food quality, cost control, and sanitation standards while maintaining flawless service during peak hours.

Ideal candidates have at least three years in a sushi or Japanese kitchen, with leadership experience, knife mastery, and a commitment to guest-focused hospitality.