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Yama Sushi
Lead Sushi Chef
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What they do
A Sushi Chef is trained in Japanese cuisine and prepares different kinds of rolls and plates. Other duties include preparing sauces, selecting ingredients, storing food, maintaining supplies, creating menus, training staff, and designing sushi plates.
$41,701 / year median in Maryland
+13% projected growth
Job Description
# Lead Sushi Chef ### Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and dependable
- Lead Sushi Chef
- to lead our sushi kitchen and maintain the highest standards of food quality, preparation, presentation, and cleanliness. The ideal candidate is a skilled sushi professional with strong leadership abilities who can work effectively with the entire restaurant team. ### Key Responsibilities
- Leadship
- Maintain consistent quality, taste, presentation, and portion standards.
- Prepare a wide variety of traditional and modern Japanese sushi and sashimi.
- Train, guide, and support other sushi kitchen staff.
- Ensure proper food handling, sanitation, cleanliness, and organization.
- Manage daily sushi preparation and ensure the kitchen is fully prepared for service.
- Monitor inventory and communicate ingredient and supply needs to management.
- Take responsibility for the performance and organization of the sushi station.
- Work closely and respectfully with servers, kitchen staff, management, and other team members.
- Maintain a focused and professional attitude during busy service periods.
- Hold yourself and the team accountable for following restaurant standards and procedures. ### Qualifications & Skills
- 8+ years of professional Japanese sushi experience preferred.
- Expert knowledge of sushi and sashimi preparation.
- Strong knife skills and knowledge of fish preparation.
- Strong understanding of Japanese sushi techniques, ingredients, and presentation.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Dependable, responsible, and accountable.
- Highly focused and organized, especially during busy service.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency.
- Ability to lead by example and maintain high standards for yourself and others. ### Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is
- experienced, responsible, focused, and confident in a leadership position