Head Sushi Chef

Head Sushi Chef KELP Sushi Joint

• 2.8 Tampa, FL Job Details Full-time $70,000
• $80,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Food provided Qualifications Sushi Fabrication Spanish Food safety management Quality assurance within food and beverage industry Operations management Food Safety Manager Certification Japanese cuisine English Managing hospitality teams High school diploma or GED Team development Driver's License Managing teams as a chef Team management Plating Quality control Kitchen staff training Kitchen management Knife skills Senior level Leadership Overseeing training Largest team managed as a chef (11-30 team members) Kitchen organization Staff development Full Job Description # Head Sushi Chef•KELP Sushi Joint (Tampa, FL) KELP Sushi Joint is a quality-driven sushi restaurant in Tampa.

We're looking for a Head Sushi Chef who can lead from the front, maintain consistency at scale, and build a strong, disciplined team. This is not a "figurehead" role — you will be on the line, setting the standard daily. ## Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage sushi line operations during fast-paced service
• Maintain strict consistency in sushi preparation, presentation, and portioning
• Break down whole salmon and fabricate tuna loins efficiently
• Train, develop, and hold sushi staff accountable to standards
• Ensure food safety, cleanliness, and organization at all times
• Manage prep flow, ticket times, and station execution under pressure
• Collaborate with ownership and management on operations and improvements ## Requirements
• Proven experience as a Sushi Chef in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to break down whole fish (salmon required, tuna strongly preferred)
• Strong knife skills and clean, efficient technique
• Leadership experience — ability to run a team, not just work a station
• Deep understanding of sushi rice, fish handling, and quality control
• Reliable, consistent, and professional under pressure
• Food Safety Certification (or ability to obtain quickly) ## Schedule
• 5 days per week
• Nights and weekends required
• ~55-60 hours per week ## Compensation
• Weekly payroll
• Growth opportunity as the company expands ## Why Work With Us
• Established, growing concept with strong sales
• High standards, but a structured and supportive environment
• Opportunity to build and lead your own team
• Ownership that is actively involved and operationally focused ## How to Apply Apply through Indeed.

Please do not call the restaurant. All hiring is handled online.

Pay:

$70,000.00

• $80,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Food provided Paid time off

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

sushi chef: 5 years (Required) head sushi chef: 3 years (Required)

Language:

English (Required) Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

food manager certificate (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person