Job Description

Escape from the Every Day and Discover an Extraordinary Career Experience with Scratch Restaurants! 

Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Chicago is seeking Head Sushi Chef candidate who has experience organizing and running a Michelin caliber restaurant, as well as functioning in a front-facing capacity. The right candidate is comfortable communicating with guests, and helping to achieve a Michelin-caliber experience. 

 

Qualifications Preferred: 

• Supervisory experience (required)
• Previous Sous Sushi Chef (or comparable leadership role) experience in a restaurant environment 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a professional and hospitality driven restaurant.
• Certified in all safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• English language, professional communications, math, and computer skills are required.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (minimum of 12 hours / day).
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance professional appearance.
• Ability to problem solve in live time.
• Ability to lead a team with little to no guidance.

Essential functions and responsibilities:

 

• Create a communicative, professional and respectful relationship with the General Managers, Regional Managers, Directors, Ownership, and the team.
• Ensure that all products are received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures. 
• Work closely with the General Manager to ensure proper leadership, fiscal responsibilities, training, employee retention, and maintaining a professional environment for all members of the team.
• Lead by example to ensure that the team is continually striving to be better, yourself included. 
• Active engagement with guests; start and end the guest experience through opening and closing statements. 
• Working service daily is required.
• Providing support to all team members and filling in wherever is necessary.
• Monthly review and understanding of P&L and yearly budget objectives. 
• Possess a Qualifying Certificate in Food Protection from the local Department of Health that has jurisdiction over the employing property.
• Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of service and overall financial success of the restaurant working in conjunction with upper management. 
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
• Perform inventory and purchasing responsibilities on a daily and monthly basis, in conjunction with the General Manager or Assistant General Manager.
• Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner. 
• Oversee and ensure that restaurant policies on employee performance appraisals are followed and completed on a timely basis.

 

  Travel  

Travel may be expected for this position.

  Compensation Details

• Compensation: $90,000 US to $110,000 US annually 
• Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts, Growth Potential, Career Advancement

Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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