Sous Chef (Japanese cuisine)

Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled and innovative Sous Chef to lead our back-of-house kitchen team. The Sous Chef will be a key leader in our culinary operations, responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food quality and kitchen Job Description

• Responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with the Executive Sous Chef in menu development and seasonal offerings.
• Procure, select, inspect, and prepare ingredients.
• Lead, supervise, and provide guidance to team members.
• Ensure the kitchen operates smoothly and efficiently.
• Conduct regular inspections to maintain consistency in food preparation, presentation, cleanliness, and kitchen equipment standards.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, service procedures, and standards.
• Align with Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainable Food Assurance requirements.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Highly creative in development of menu items and food presentation
• Strong hands-on cuisine preparation skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills to manage, train and motivate team members efficiency. As we expand, this role will be crucial in collaborating with our purchasing and food manufacturing departments to optimize our cost of goods sold (COGS) and streamline kitchen preparations.