An established and well-known restaurant in Manhattan, New York is seeking a Head Sushi Chef.
This position is ideal for an experienced sushi chef who is ready to take on a leadership role at a respected restaurant with a strong customer base and a long-standing presence in the city.
The Head Sushi Chef will lead sushi counter operations, oversee preparation and quality control, and help maintain the high standards of the restaurant.
Position
Head Sushi Chef
Location
Manhattan, New York
Salary
Annual Salary: $120,000 Negotiable depending on experience and skill level
Responsibilities
- Sushi counter service and guest interaction
- Fish preparation, neta management, and shari management
- Preparation of nigiri, rolls, sashimi, and course items
- Quality control for the sushi department
- Ingredient ordering and inventory management
- Training and management of sushi team members
- Maintaining hygiene and daily kitchen standards
- Improving daily operations when needed
- Maintaining the restaurant’s overall quality and brand standards
Requirements
- Professional experience as a sushi chef
- Experience as a head chef, sous chef, or sushi counter lead preferred
- Strong skills in fish preparation, nigiri, sashimi, and rolls
- Ability to maintain consistent quality during service
- Ability to lead and work closely with a team
- Basic English communication skills preferred
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Highlights of This Position
- This is an opportunity to work as the Head Sushi Chef at a well-known restaurant that has been operating in Manhattan for many years.
- With an annual salary of $120K, this role is suitable for a sushi chef whose experience and technical skills deserve to be recognized at a higher level.
- Because the restaurant already has an established customer base, the position offers stability while also allowing the chef to contribute to the continued improvement of the sushi program and team structure.
- This role is not only about making sushi. It is a key leadership position for someone who can support the restaurant’s service quality, reputation, and long-term standards.
Ideal Candidate
- The ideal candidate has strong sushi skills as well as the ability to manage the flow of service and lead a team.
- This position is well suited for someone who respects the reputation of an established restaurant and wants to continue growing their career in New York’s sushi industry.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with a resume or work history.→ Apply here Qualified
Candidates will be contacted with further details.
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