Traveling Operations Chef — Sushi & Training Lead

Tokyo Gardens Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid health benefits (Medical, Dental,

401(k) plan with company match

Annual bonus incentive

Job summary

Tokyo Gardens Company is seeking a full-time operations chef to support and sustain our sushi and Asian food operations. The role involves traveling to multiple retail locations across Texas to train and assist sub-processors, while contributing to product development from ideation to retail shelf readiness.

The ideal candidate will have strong cooking skills and the ability to adapt to diverse kitchen environments, with a keen interest in learning retail food service and staying updated on

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of kitchen experience, preferably in sushi or Asian food setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and work flexible hours including evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Travel to store locations to assist with openings, training, and support for sub-processors.
• Follow SOPs to maintain consistency across locations and ensure food safety practices.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff; provide feedback to leadership on training progress.
• Assist with new or ongoing R&D projects and contribute to menu development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Sushi/Asian cuisine

Travel readiness

Kitchen operations

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Tokyo Gardens Company is seeking a full-time operations chef to support and sustain our sushi and Asian food operations. The role involves traveling to multiple retail locations across Texas to train and assist sub-processors, while contributing to product development from ideation to retail shelf readiness.

The ideal candidate will have strong cooking skills and the ability to adapt to diverse kitchen environments, with a keen interest in learning retail food service and staying updated on