Are you a skilled sushi chef with a passion for both culinary excellence and business leadership? We're seeking an exceptional candidate to take the helm of our established sushi restaurant in a role that combines hands-on culinary expertise with strategic business management.
Position Overview:
Leading our successful sushi restaurant into its next chapter of growth, you'll oversee all aspects of operations while maintaining our commitment to authentic Japanese cuisine and exceptional dining experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
Direct kitchen operations and maintain highest standards of sushi preparation
Manage and develop our talented culinary and service teams
Oversee inventory, costing, and vendor relationships
Drive business growth through marketing initiatives and customer experience enhancement
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
Financial management including P&L responsibility
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years experience as a trained sushi chef
Proven track record in restaurant management
Strong business acumen and financial literacy
Excellence in team leadership and staff development
Fluent in English; Japanese language proficiency highly valued
Growth Opportunity:
This position offers a unique path to equity ownership based on performance. Starting with full operational control, you can earn ownership percentage through achieving agreed-upon sales growth targets. This is an ideal opportunity for an entrepreneurial chef who wants to build long-term value while maintaining creative and operational control.
Compensation:
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
Performance-based bonuses
Healthcare benefits
Structured path to ownership stake based on sales growth metrics
Profit sharing opportunities
The ideal candidate will combine culinary expertise with entrepreneurial drive, ready to take an already successful establishment to new heights while maintaining our reputation for excellence in Japanese cuisine.
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a brief business vision statement outlining your approach to growing a successful sushi restaurant.
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