Regional Sushi Executive Chef — Lead, Teach & Travel

Simplevenue; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplevenue is seeking a Regional Executive Chef based in New York to lead culinary operations across Sushi by Bou locations. You will drive omakase execution, develop chef teams, and manage food and labor costs while steering menu development.

The role requires frequent travel within the region and to other markets, and hands-on leadership at the counter. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in senior sushi leadership, advanced knife skills, and a track record of building high-performing culinary

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional sushi experience in omakase or fine dining.
• Advanced knife skills and fish preparation expertise.
• Experience recruiting, training and developing chefs.
• Experience managing food and culinary labor costs, inventory, ordering and menu development.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Based in the New York area with ability to travel regularly.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations across assigned locations, maintaining consistent food quality, technique, portioning, presentation and service timing.
• Provide hands-on leadership in preparation of omakase service and events, including coverage and support as needed.
• Recruit, train and develop sushi chefs and culinary leaders; evaluate performance and follow through on improvements.
• Oversee fish preparation, ingredient handling, storage, station readiness and production planning.
• Manage food and culinary labor costs, inventory, ordering and waste controls across locations.
• Develop and refine recipes and menu offerings, including costing, portioning, training and rollout.
• Partner with operations and front-of-house teams on staffing, service execution, allergies and guest requests.
• Maintain an engaging presence at the counter and coach chefs on guest interaction and hospitality.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and applicable food safety, sanitation and health requirements.
• Travel regularly between locations and to other markets to support culinary operations, training and business needs.

Skills

Sushi leadership

Knife skills

Staff development

Cost management

Leadership

Willingness to travel

Evenings/weekends availability

New York-based

Job description

Simplevenue is seeking a Regional Executive Chef based in New York to lead culinary operations across Sushi by Bou locations. You will drive omakase execution, develop chef teams, and manage food and labor costs while steering menu development.

The role requires frequent travel within the region and to other markets, and hands-on leadership at the counter. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in senior sushi leadership, advanced knife skills, and a track record of building high-performing culinary