Sushi Sous Chef

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. Guests will dine to the tunes of golden‑era hip‑hop. This will be the fourth location of Sushi‑san and the first Sushi‑san location outside of Chicago. Sushi Sous Chef – Nashville Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Sushi Sous Chef with 2+ years of sushi chef experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career‑long training and growth opportunities. 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 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today! We participate in E‑Verify / Participamos en E‑Verify. Job Responsibilities Run BOH shifts and ensure effective and efficient operations including food prep and cooking, adequate inventory levels of food and supplies, and supervise the kitchen, dish and all other BOH teams. Lead BOH pre‑shift meetings and participate in line, temp and cooler checks and food tastings. Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to review and maintain recipe books. Perform regular line checks to ensure quality of all menu items. Purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant, including daily product orders. Assist with tracking and controlling food cost. Ensure effective communication of food production and timing issues, needs and special requests between 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 or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move or lift up to 50 pounds. Qualifications 2–3 years of sushi chef experience in a full‑service restaurant. Skilled in preparing nigiri, sashimi, maki and specialty rolls. Expert knife skills and fish butchery experience. Ability to lead and manage kitchen staff. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house teams. USD $60,000.00 – USD $90,000.00 / Yr. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants