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Job Description
at Blufish Sushi Schaumburg in Schaumburg, Illinois, United States Job Description Responsible for managing all kitchen operations at a fine-dining, full-service Japanese restaurant, ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency, cost control, and compliance with health and safety regulations.
Specific duties include:
plan, develop, and oversee preparation of menus, including seasonal and specialty items, balancing creativity with cost efficiency; direct daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, plating, and service timelines, ensuring quality and consistency; supervise, schedule, and train culinary staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, and prep staff; monitor performance and ensure adherence to culinary and sanitation standards; enforce portioning, presentation, and quality standards; conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with local health regulations and food safety practices; source and procure ingredients from approved vendors; manage inventory, minimize waste, and maintain food and labor costs within budget; implement kitchen procedures and workflows to improve operational efficiency and consistency across shifts; oversee onboarding and training of new staff to establish and maintain culinary standards; and manage direct reports including Sous Chef, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Utility/Dishwashing staff.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
: High School/GED or foreign equivalent and two (2) years of experience in the job offered or as a Chef, Sous Chef, or Head Chef in a full-service restaurant environment.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Must have skills/expertise with the following: Menu planning and development, balancing creativity and cost control; Directing kitchen workflows and supervising staff in a high-volume, full-service environment; Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and compliance with local health regulations; Training and supervising culinary staff to ensure consistent menu execution; Managing inventory, controlling food and labor costs, and applying waste-reduction practices; Sourcing quality ingredients and maintaining vendor relationships; and Enforcing portioning, plating, and presentation standards.
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HR Department, Top Shelf Operations, LLC dba Blufish Sushi Schaumburg at 1530 McConnor Pkwy, Schaumburg, IL, 60173. Top Shelf Operations, LLC dba Blufish Sushi Schaumburg. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If offered employment must have legal right to work permanently in the United States. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
