Traveling Sushi Chef

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses

PTO 90 days

Health insurance

401K match

Housing loan

Employee discounts

Family leave

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is seeking a Traveling Sushi Chef to support regional sushi concepts across locations in the United States. You will prepare nigiri and maki, manage ingredients, and lead a team to deliver exceptional experiences.

You will travel to various sites, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and uphold health and safety standards while optimizing costs and labor. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years running high-volume upscale sushi concepts.
• Hands-on leadership during peak times.
• Strong organizational and detail orientation.
• Experience managing food costs and labor.

Responsibilities

• Lead sushi prep, nigiri and maki across concepts.
• Collaborate with GM and Home Office for ops and budgets.
• Maintain quality control and health standards.
• Travel as needed to support regional concepts.

Skills

Sushi preparation

High-volume kitchen

Team leadership

Food cost management

Adaptability

Job description

Hospitality Starts Here:

Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), where hospitality is more than a job; it's a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. We believe that by taking care of you, you'll best take care of our guests. It's working. In addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30+ locations, we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all, we have heart!

Why Us:

Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, IRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry, forever.

The Role:

As the Traveling Sushi Chef, you will be responsible for supporting the region’s sushi concepts, preparing different types of sushi such as nigiri and maki rolls. You will also manage the ingredients handling and preparation. It is crucial that you maintain a deep understanding of which ingredients taste well together. Success in this role will be demonstrated by your ability to travel, adapt to various situations, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and embody a servant leader mentality.

What we will ask of you:

• Create Experiences: Cultivating hospitality and leading a team to craft dishes that showcase our cuisine.
• Inspire Your Team: Inspire a culture of creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
• Hands-On Leadership: Commitment to supporting your team especially during peak times.
• Oversee the Business: Collaborate with the GM and leaders from the Home Office to maximize kitchen operations. Ensure quality control, inventory management, and adhere to health and safety standards. Play a pivotal role in managing labor, budgets, forecasts, and ensure the bottom line meets pre-determined expectations.

Requirements for Success:

• 2+ years of successfully running a high-volume and upscale food focused kitchen, preferred background in elevated Japanese cuisine
• Hands-on, working side by side with your team during prep and service.
• Compassion for people and embrace IRHG core values
• Strong problem resolution skills and ability to proactively set the team up for success
• Have exceptional organizational skills and a keen eye for detail
• Experience with managing restaurant financials, mainly dealing with food costs and labor.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive base pay, performance-based bonuses (paid quarterly), and PTO benefits after 90 days.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and more.
• Financial Planning: Access to a 401K plan with a 50% match on your first 6% investment, along with Roth options.
• Home Loan Program: We offer a zero-interest housing loan program to help you achieve your dream of home ownership.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy discounts at our 15 restaurant concepts and growing boutique hotels division.
• Family Time: Benefit from 4 weeks of PTO for maternity/paternity leave.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.