Sushi Chef – Fine Dining Kitchen Lead (Hotel Bar)

Bfsaulhotels; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vacation Policy

401(k) Retirement Program

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Team Member Programs

Discounted Room Rates for Team Members

Free Parking

Weekly Payroll

Job summary

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is seeking a seasoned Sushi Chef for The Watermark Hotel in Tysons Corner, VA.

You will work under the Executive Sushi Chef to maintain top-notch Japanese cuisine standards and supervise kitchen staff in daily operations. The role requires at least three years of Sushi Cook experience in fine dining, exceptional knife skills, and the ability to work across kitchen stations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience as Sushi Cook in a fast-paced fine dining establishment.
• Excellent knowledge of high-quality ingredients and international cuisine.
• Excellent working knowledge of knives and knife skills.
• Working knowledge of weights, measures, and various cooking techniques.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to work in any assigned station of the kitchen (fish, meat, cold line, pastry).
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Strong hands-on training and management skills.
• Must have excellent people skills and ability to supervise, lead, mentor, coach, evaluate, develop, inspire people, set expectations, recognize achievements, manage conflict, align performance goals, provide feedback, and delegate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi and maintain high quality and presentation across services.
• Assist Executive Chef with menu development and specials.
• Lead and mentor kitchen staff; oversee operations in Head Chef's absence.
• Control food costs and labor efficiency to meet budget targets.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and sanitation standards.
• Restock kitchen supplies and manage inventory; coordinate with purveyors for fresh ingredients.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Knife skills

Leadership

Team management

Tools

Cryovac machine

Circulator

Slicing machine

Job description

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is seeking a seasoned Sushi Chef for The Watermark Hotel in Tysons Corner, VA.

You will work under the Executive Sushi Chef to maintain top-notch Japanese cuisine standards and supervise kitchen staff in daily operations. The role requires at least three years of Sushi Cook experience in fine dining, exceptional knife skills, and the ability to work across kitchen stations.