Sushi Program Lead: Craft, Train, Source

UNCO; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UNCO is launching a new sushi program in Dallas. We seek a chef who will own the sushi program end to end, refining the menu, sourcing fish, and setting prep and plate standards while training the team and managing costs. You will ensure safety, quality, and consistency from day one.

The role requires hands-on sushi expertise, strong fish mongering skills, sharp knife work, and leadership to build a capable sushi team that can scale with the program."

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on sushi experience including nigiri, sashimi, and rolls.
• Strong fish mongering background with whole fish sourcing, butchery, aging, and storage.
• Deep knife skills with a defined point of view on rice, cuts, and seasoning.
• Takes full ownership of a program: systems, consistency, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Own the sushi program end to end: quality, standards, team, and cost.
• Refine recipes and plate specs for consistency, yield, and speed.
• Own fish sourcing and vendor relationships; receive and break down whole fish.
• Set and enforce food safety, storage, and handling standards for raw fish.
• Create specs, documentation, and training materials for the station.
• Hire, train, and develop the sushi team; build a bench.
• Own ordering, inventory, waste, and food cost for the program.
• Work the station during service and set pace and standards.
• Integrate sushi prep into the existing kitchen without affecting other menus.
• Lead the launch and drive ongoing improvement.

Job description

UNCO is launching a new sushi program in Dallas. We seek a chef who will own the sushi program end to end, refining the menu, sourcing fish, and setting prep and plate standards while training the team and managing costs. You will ensure safety, quality, and consistency from day one.

The role requires hands-on sushi expertise, strong fish mongering skills, sharp knife work, and leadership to build a capable sushi team that can scale with the program."