EXECUTIVE SUSHI CHEF

Salary: $75000 - $85000 / year

What makes FLIK click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn't merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

As a Sushi Chef on the Flik Hospitality Ace Team, you will bring your sushi expertise to a variety of corporate dining environments throughout the Tri-State region. This role combines hands-on culinary execution with operational leadership, purchasing, inventory management, and food cost control.

The ideal candidate is a skilled sushi professional who takes pride in quality and presentation while also understanding the business side of running a successful culinary operation.

As a member of the Ace Team you will be responsible for supporting and/or managing Flik accounts. Being based in New York City, you will mainly support units in the Tri-State region. Additionally, you will be assigned to support non-local Flik locations requiring up to 25% travel. Ace schedules vary each week based on business needs. The majority of the assignments fall between Monday through Friday. There will be periodic evening, weekend and holiday assignments given with advance notice.

Work Schedule: Primarily Monday-Friday; schedule varies based on business needs

Key Responsibilities :

• Prepare high-quality sushi, sashimi, nigiri, specialty rolls, and other Japanese-inspired offerings.
• Maintain exceptional standards for quality, presentation, freshness, and food safety.
• Support and oversee sushi bar operations across assigned Flik accounts.
• Adapt quickly to different kitchens, teams, clients, and operational environments.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal offerings, production planning, and workflow.
• Train, mentor, and support culinary associates as needed.
• Manage food costs through portion control, yield management, production planning, and waste reduction.
• Support purchasing, inventory management, vendor relationships, and product quality.
• Monitor production and adjust quantities based on volume and business needs.
• Maintain clean, organized, and efficient workstations and kitchen areas.
• Ensure compliance with all company, health department, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Partner with culinary and operational leadership to deliver consistent, high-quality dining experiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of professional sushi chef experience; high-volume or corporate dining experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sushi preparation, knife skills, seafood handling, and food safety.
• Experience with kitchen operations, production planning, and team leadership.
• Understanding of food cost, labor efficiency, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to different culinary environments.
• ServSafe, NYC Food Protection, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Passion for quality, creativity, hospitality, and culinary excellence.

Apply to Flik today!

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Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.






Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.


Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1543519

Flik Hospitality Group


Kristan McIntosh


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