Sushi Chef

Discovery Land Company; Hobe Sound, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401k contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Employee meals

Holiday pay

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Discovery Land Company seeks a Sushi Chef for Atlantic Fields in Hobe Sound, FL. Lead the sushi stations, create innovative menus, hire and train sushi cooks, and ensure top-tier service for members and guests.

You will oversee procedures, maintain quality, manage costs, and collaborate with senior chefs to optimize ingredients and pricing. A culinary degree and 5+ years in luxury sushi contexts are preferred.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or certificate strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of culinary experience in high end sushi restaurants.
• Leadership experience in a luxury restaurant, resort, or private club.
• Extensive knowledge of sushi preparation.
• Experience sourcing local ingredients and seasonal items.
• Attention to detail, quality, taste and service.
• Knowledge of food products and F&B operations.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create and oversee daily sushi menu procedures aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure highest quality in presentation and taste; perform taste checks.
• Develop new menu items using local products and member requests.
• Hire, schedule, train, coach and manage sushi staff performance.
• Schedule hours to balance volume and labor costs.
• Train staff on sushi standards for consistent execution.
• Monitor inventory and minimize waste; coordinate with senior chefs.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and health and safety standards.
• Address member or guest issues professionally; attend meetings.

Skills

Sushi knowledge

Culinary leadership

Local ingredients

Food safety

Attention to detail

Team training

Menu development

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or certificate

Job description

## Sushi ChefApplylocations: Hobe Sound, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR105030**If you are an internal applicant, please log into Workday and submit your application via the Jobs Hub. Please click here to apply internally.**Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do! This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company’s locations: Atlantic Fields, set outside of West Palm Beach, FL. Atlantic Fields is seeking a Sushi Chef to join the Food and Beverage Culinary Department. The Sushi Chef will use his/her extensive knowledge of local and imported products to create menus and lead the Club’s sushi stations by providing innovative, fun, and exciting menu items to our members and guests. The Sushi Chef will oversee, hire, and train sushi cooks and assistants to maintain exceptional levels of service. In this role, you will be part of creating the Discovery Land Company experience for our members and fellow employees.**Key Responsibilities**· Create and oversee daily operating procedures for execution of sushi menu in accordance with business operating objectives, i.e., food cost, inventory control, portion control, quality of food, productivity, labor cost, speed in service.· Ensure the items prepared are always of the highest quality possible, both in presentation and taste; perform regular spot checks for menu accuracy and taste in all areas.· Recommend or create new menu items utilizing research on new or local products, trends, and member requests which deliver on financial target and quality expectations.· Hire, schedule, train, coach / mentor, develop and manage performance of culinary employees.· Schedules working hours of all sushi employees, taking into consideration the volume of expected business but careful at all times to conserve labor costs.· Train employees on sushi menu standards so execution can occur when not present.· Anticipate daily business levels and ensure proper scheduling, inventory, and preparations for service, minimizing any spoiled or contaminated products.· Control the quality and quantity of the ingredients, suggest modifications, or other ingredients to be used which may yield a better profitability.· Works very closely with the Senior Chefs in determining quality and quantity of ingredients used with a view of eliminating waste/spoilage, especially meats, fish, produce, etc.· Discusses with the Senior Chefs and recommends menu price adjustments when warranted. Determines prices of unlisted food items with guidance of the Senior Chefs.· Works very closely with Stewarding, whose duty is to keep kitchen areas clean and orderly.· Aid in the supervision of culinary employees to ensure all cleaning schedules, temperature records, opening/closing checklists are completed daily.· Champion a clean and safe work environment by ensuring all safety, health, and food handling standards are followed.· Ensure high level of food safety management system including HACCP and all local food safety regulations.· Checks maintenance of all equipment located in the area he/she supervises and makes every attempt to prevent the damage or loss of any property.· Assist with any member or guest issues/concerns in a professional and courteous manner.· Attend department meetings and trainings as necessary.**Qualifications**· Culinary degree or certificate strongly preferred.· At least five (5) years of culinary experience in high end sushi restaurants (such as Nobu, Zuma, Masa, Sushi Samba).· Prior culinary leadership experience in a at high end restaurant, resort, or private club preferred Experience working in a wide range of culinary skills and styles.· Extensive knowledge of sushi preparation.· Experience sourcing local ingredients and creating menu items based upon seasonal ingredients.· Extraordinary attention to detail, quality, taste and service.· Knowledge of all food products - local and imported.· Knowledge of F&B operational requirements.· Thorough understanding of all occupational health and safety issues.**Additional Requirements**· Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.· Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.· Ability to work in a team environment.· Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.· Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.· Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.· Flexibility and ability to pivot to new projects and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment.**Benefits**· Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Full-Time Year Round Only)· 401k Contribution (Full-Time Year Round Only)· Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Full-Time Year Round Only)· Employee Meals, Referral Incentives, and Recognition Programs· Holiday Pay· Professional development and upward mobility opportunities· Work-Family Culture**About Us**Atlantic Fields combines the elegance of “Old Florida” with a carefree ambiance. Atlantic Fields is settled in the heart of Hobe Sound, Florida, and will offer its members the convenience and fun South Florida has to offer, while maintaining the properties rich historic background. Atlantic Fields will offer an intimate community spanning 1,500 acres and is proud to offer its members a Tom Fazio golf course, ocean adventures, an equestrian facility, on-site restaurants, wellness facilities, and more! Our employees use their personal talent, passion, and resources to meaningfully integrate with diverse cultures and communities to provide the highest level of guest service and be a part of creating memorable experiences. For more information about the project - please visit https://discoverylandco.com/our-worlds