Sushi Sous Chef - Lead a High-Volume Kitchen

Sushi-San; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sushi-San Nashville is seeking a Sushi Sous Chef to lead BOH operations and maintain high standards in a fast-paced kitchen. The role requires strong sushi preparation skills and the ability to manage a diverse kitchen team.

You'll oversee food prep, inventory, and cost controls while collaborating with management to ensure consistent quality across all menu items. This full-time position offers opportunities for growth and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of sushi chef experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Skilled in preparing nigiri, sashimi, maki, and specialty rolls.
• Expert knife skills and fish butchery experience.
• Ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Run BOH shifts and manage kitchen operations including food prep, inventory control, and supervision of all BOH teams.
• Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and conduct line checks and tastings for the shift.
• Partner with GM/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books.
• Perform regular line checks to ensure quality of all menu items.
• Purchase and order food products and supplies for the restaurant, including daily orders.
• Assist with tracking and controlling food cost.
• Ensure effective communication of production and timing between FOH and BOH.
• Partner with GM and management to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop BOH staff.
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams.
• Handle guest, vendor, and employee issues with tact and courtesy.
• Work varied shifts at multiple sites, including early mornings and weekends, with possible travel.
• Move and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Skills

Sushi chef experience

Kitchen leadership

Knife skills

Fish butchery

Job description

Sushi-San Nashville is seeking a Sushi Sous Chef to lead BOH operations and maintain high standards in a fast-paced kitchen. The role requires strong sushi preparation skills and the ability to manage a diverse kitchen team.

You'll oversee food prep, inventory, and cost controls while collaborating with management to ensure consistent quality across all menu items. This full-time position offers opportunities for growth and travel as needed.