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Sushi-san - Nashville hiring Chef de Cuisine in Nashville, TN

Chef de Cuisine

Sushi-san - NashvilleMore Info

Nashville, TN
Full Time • Salary ($70k - $90k)
Expires: Dec 10, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details
About US:
Arriving in Nashville from Chicago, Sushi-san will be serving up the freshest fish seven days a week. The menu from Master Sushi Chef Kaze Chan will feature signature maki, handrolls, San-Sets, nigiri and sashimi along with Sizzling Rice, binchotan robata grilled dishes and more. Along with a robust sake-by-the-glass list and blast chilled beer, guests will dine to the tunes of golden-era hip-hop. 
 
This will be the fourth location of Sushi-san and first Sushi-san location outside of Chicago. 
Overview:

Sushi-san Nashville is Hiring Now: CHEF de CUISINE!

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Chef de Cuisine with 2 years of Chef experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.

 

A Few of Our Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Quarterly Bonus
  • Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
  • 401(k)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Domestic Partner Benefits
  • Restaurant Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness

 

 

Why Work With Lettuce? 

 

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at over 90 locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. We proudly serve guests at more than 55 concepts ranging from fast casual to fine dining restaurants. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today! 

EOE. We participate in E-Verify 

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the opening shift process as well as including food orders, inventory and price updates; receiving and storage; overseeing inspections; and leading and managing menu changes
  • Lead, direct and ensure effective and efficient BOH operations including but not limited to food prep and cooking, ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies, and supervise the kitchen employees
  • Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
  • Track and control food cost, and purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant including daily product order
  • Partner with General Manager (GM) and/or designated managers/chefs to create prep lists throughout the day; and assign production duties to BOH staff
  • Perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure quality of all menu items
  • Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
  • Ensure effective communication of food production and timing issues, needs, and special requests between front of house (FOH) and BOH
  • Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
  • Model and promote teamwork across all teams
  • Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
  • Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
  • Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of Chef de Cuisine experience in a full-service restaurant
  • Ability to lead and develop teams
  • Skilled in managing BOH systems
Salary Range: USD $70,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($70,000.00 - $90,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Dental Insurance, Dining Discounts, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, 401k, Vision Insurance, Wellness Program


Required Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Customer Service Orientation

Adaptability

Organizational Skills

Culinary Knowledge

Inventory Management

Training and Development

Collaboration

Crisis Management

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Part of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants

Sushi-san is known for serving exceptional Japanese cuisine with warm, relaxed hospitality. Be part of one of Lettuce Entertain You’s most exciting restaurant brands as we expand to Tennessee. Whether you're looking to grow your career or join a fast-paced, fun team, Sushi-san offers the perfect opportunity to be part of something special.

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