Sushi Chef de Cuisine — Lead & Elevate Sushi

Kalahari Resorts LLC; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

401(k) matching

Health/dental/vision

Employee events & perks

Education assistance

Job summary

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Spotsylvania County, VA seeks a hands-on Chef de Cuisine - Sushi to lead the sushi program at our Double Cut Steakhouse. You will manage daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, ensure superb quality and presentation, and partner with culinary leadership to deliver elevated dining in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of sushi experience, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of seafood handling, knife skills, and safety standards to drive an

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional sushi experience with leadership or supervisory background.
• Strong knowledge of sushi-grade seafood, handling, and storage.
• Proficiency in making nigiri, sashimi, maki, and rolls with attention to presentation.
• Solid understanding of food safety and sanitation standards for raw seafood.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily sushi kitchen operations with high-volume capacity and consistent quality.
• Oversee sushi-grade seafood prep, freshness, and storage standards.
• Train and mentor the sushi team, establish prep standards and plating presentation.
• Assist with menu development and seasonal sushi offerings in alignment with the steakhouse.
• Manage inventory, costs, and reduce waste while maintaining par levels.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to ensure seamless integration with overall kitchen operation.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment in line with company standards.

Skills

Sushi expertise

Leadership experience

Food safety

Knife skills

Job description

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Spotsylvania County, VA seeks a hands-on Chef de Cuisine - Sushi to lead the sushi program at our Double Cut Steakhouse. You will manage daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, ensure superb quality and presentation, and partner with culinary leadership to deliver elevated dining in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of sushi experience, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of seafood handling, knife skills, and safety standards to drive an