Executive Chef

Executive Sushi Chef – KŌSENLead One of Florida's Premier Omakase Experiences

This isn't just another sushi job. This is your opportunity to lead one of the Southeast's most respected Japanese kitchens.

KŌSEN is seeking an Executive Sushi Chef with exceptional leadership, craftsmanship, and passion for authentic Japanese cuisine. We are looking for a chef who is committed to excellence, thrives under pressure, and inspires their team to deliver an unforgettable omakase experience every service.

If you're ready to lead a high-performing culinary team where quality is never compromised, we want to meet you.

• Lead and manage all sushi kitchen operations.

• Maintain the highest standards of quality, consistency, presentation, and food safety.

• Source, inspect, and oversee premium seafood and seasonal ingredients.

• Develop, mentor, and train sushi chefs and apprentices.

• Create and refine omakase menus while maintaining authenticity and innovation.

• Manage inventory, ordering, food cost, waste, and labor budgets.

• Ensure smooth execution during every service while maintaining Michelin-level attention to detail.

• Collaborate with ownership and leadership on culinary direction and guest experience.

• Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable kitchen culture.

• Has extensive experience leading a high-end sushi or omakase kitchen.

• Demonstrates exceptional knife skills and traditional Japanese culinary techniques.

• Leads by example and isn't afraid to jump on the line when needed.

• Is reliable, dependable, and highly organized.

• Thrives in fast-paced, high-expectation environments.

• Can multitask while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

• Develops people and builds strong culinary teams.

• Understands inventory management, ordering, scheduling, and labor control.

• Values teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

• Takes pride in every plate that leaves the kitchen.

• Work with one of Florida's premier Japanese restaurant groups.

• Competitive executive compensation package.

• Performance-based bonus opportunities.

• Career growth within an expanding hospitality group.

• Creative freedom alongside ownership.

• Opportunity to build and mentor an elite culinary team.

• Work with premium ingredients and an uncompromising commitment to excellence.

Great restaurants are built by great leaders. If you're ready to elevate your career and lead one of the region's top sushi programs, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become the Executive Sushi Chef at KŌSEN.