Executive Sushi Chef - The Village Dallas

The Village Dallas • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Core Responsibilities: 1. Culinary Leadership Design sushi menus (nigiri, sashimi, rolls, omakase) Create seasonal and specialty dishes Ensure authenticity and presentation standards Innovate while respecting traditional Japanese techniques 2. Ingredient & Quality Control Source premium fish and seafood Inspect daily fish deliveries for freshness Maintain proper storage and food safety standards 3. Team Management Train junior sushi chefs and apprentices Oversee prep cooks and sushi line Set kitchen workflow and standards 4. Business & Operations Control food costs and minimize waste Manage supplier relationships Collaborate with restaurant owners or general managers Ensure health and safety compliance

Requirements

• Mastery of knife skills (especially yanagiba and deba knives)
• Deep knowledge of fish varieties and seasonality
• Rice preparation expertise (shari technique)
• Precision plating and presentation
• Leadership and communication skills
• Strong time management in high-pressure service

Responsibilities

• Design sushi menus (nigiri, sashimi, rolls, omakase)
• Create seasonal and specialty dishes
• Ensure authenticity and presentation standards
• Innovate while respecting traditional Japanese techniques
• Source premium fish and seafood
• Inspect daily fish deliveries for freshness
• Maintain proper storage and food safety standards
• Train junior sushi chefs and apprentices
• Oversee prep cooks and sushi line
• Set kitchen workflow and standards
• Control food costs and minimize waste
• Manage supplier relationships
• Collaborate with restaurant owners or general managers
• Ensure health and safety compliance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed