Sushi Sous Chef

EOS Hospitality; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off + 7 holidays

401K employer match

Discounted hotel rates

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

EOS Hospitality in Miami Beach is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef for a fine-dining environment. You will prepare sushi, sashimi, rolls, nigiri, and otoshi courses to a high standard, manage quality and freshness of ingredients, and contribute to specials and menu development.

The role requires advanced sushi techniques, expert knife skills, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Health and safety compliance is essential, with a professional uniform and presentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience as Sushi Chef in an Omakase environment.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of sushi techniques.
• 4–5 star background and standards.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Food safety certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi, sashimi, rolls, nigiri, otoshi courses, including cooking rice, and other Japanese dishes to a high standard.
• Ensure freshness, quality, and proper handling of all ingredients.
• Comply with Standards of Service and assist in ensuring the same from all kitchen employees.
• Contribute ideas for specials or menu development.
• Demonstrate advanced culinary technical skills required in food preparation and use of kitchen equipment for a fine-dining restaurant.
• Properly and efficiently cook all food items in high quality, taste, presentation, including accommodating special guest requests within specified time limits.
• Responsible for final plate presentation including plating and garnishing of cooked items.
• Maintain effective working relationship with food and beverage management, staff and all departments.
• To follow all company/kitchen safety rules, policies and procedures.
• Present a professional appearance and in uniform at all times.
• Strict adherence to health department and food handling guidelines.

Skills

Sushi chef skills

Omakase experience

Knife skills

Team player

Tools

Food safety knowledge

Job description

• Prepare sushi, sashimi, rolls, nigiri, otoshi courses, including cooking rice, and other Japanese dishes to a high standard.
• Ensure freshness, quality, and proper handling of all ingredients.
• Comply with Standards of Service and assist in ensuring the same from all kitchen employees.
• Contribute ideas for specials or menu development.
• Demonstrate advanced culinary technical skills required in food preparation and use of kitchen equipment for a fine-dining restaurant.
• Properly and efficiently cook all food items in high quality, taste, presentation, including accommodating special guest requests within specified time limits.
• Responsible for final plate presentation including plating and garnishing of cooked items.
• Maintain effective working relationship with food and beverage management, staff and all departments.
• To follow all company/kitchen safety rules, policies and procedures.
• Present a professional appearance and in uniform at all times.
• Strict adherence to health department and food handling guidelines.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare sushi, sashimi, rolls, nigiri, otoshi courses, including cooking rice, and other Japanese dishes to a high standard.
• Ensure freshness, quality, and proper handling of all ingredients.
• Comply with Standards of Service and assist in ensuring the same from all kitchen employees.
• Contribute ideas for specials or menu development.
• Demonstrate advanced culinary technical skills required in food preparation and use of kitchen equipment for a fine-dining restaurant.
• Properly and efficiently cook all food items in high quality, taste, presentation, including accommodating special guest requests within specified time limits.
• Responsible for final plate presentation including plating and garnishing of cooked items.
• Maintain effective working relationship with food and beverage management, staff and all departments.
• To follow all company/kitchen safety rules, policies and procedures.
• Present a professional appearance and in uniform at all times.
• Strict adherence to health department and food handling guidelines.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years previous experience as a Sushi Chef in an Omakase environment
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of sushi techniques
• 4-5 star background, knowledge and ability to implement such standards
• Good communication skills
• Guest service-oriented and commitment to quality service
• Attention to detail and consistency
• Team-oriented attitude and reliability
• Have problem-solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized
• Food safety certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays

What We Offer

• Competitive pay (based on experience) with annual performance evaluations
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-funded $25K in Life insurance and $1K/mo. in long-term disability coverage
• Optional additional Disability, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance options
• Company-funded Employee Assistance Program for life and mental health resources
• Paid Time off package plus 7 paid Holidays
• EOS Family Matters Program of 3+ months fully paid parental leave for new parents
• 401K employer match up to 4% of salary
• Discounted employee and family hotel rates as low as $59 per night at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
• Discount of 50% Off F&B at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations during travel
• Pathways for growth and professional development including training and tuition reimbursement
• Incentive opportunities for both hourly and managerial roles
• Supportive, open workplace culture with flexible and understanding work-life equality

If you are passionate about Sushi and take pride in your craft, we would love to hear from you!