Sushi Kitchen Leader | Creative, High-Volume Excellence

Blue Sushi Saki Grill; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee discount 50%

Job summary

Blue Sushi Sake Grill in Nashville is seeking a Sous Sushi Chef to partner with the Executive Chef and General Manager to deliver memorable guest experiences and drive a positive kitchen culture.

The role leads BOH operations, focusing on quality, creativity, and operational excellence to bring our signature sushi experience to life in a fast-paced environment.

You will train, coach, and develop cooks, manage food cost, inventory, and station execution while maintaining safety and organization.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary foundation with passion for high-quality food.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing BOH team members.
• Organized, dependable, and able to stay calm during high-volume service.
• Understanding food cost, inventory, prep planning, ordering, portioning, and waste control.
• Clear communicator and able to direct and support team.

Responsibilities

• Support Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations including prep, service, and inventory.
• Lead BOH team through daily service ensuring consistency and quality.
• Train and develop cooks, prep staff, and dish team with clear expectations.
• Assist with food cost controls through ordering, receiving, and portioning.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and team-focused kitchen environment.

Skills

Culinary leadership

BOH team development

Communication

Organization under high-volume service

Food cost & inventory management

Education

Culinary education (plus)

Tools

Inventory management software

Online scheduling software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Blue Sushi Sake Grill in Nashville is seeking a Sous Sushi Chef to partner with the Executive Chef and General Manager to deliver memorable guest experiences and drive a positive kitchen culture.

The role leads BOH operations, focusing on quality, creativity, and operational excellence to bring our signature sushi experience to life in a fast-paced environment.

You will train, coach, and develop cooks, manage food cost, inventory, and station execution while maintaining safety and organization.