Executive Chef
Osaka Restaurants
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Chicago, IL Position Type:
Full-Time About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced
Executive Chef
to lead the culinary vision and strategic direction of a premium Nikkei restaurant brand. This role will be responsible for overseeing kitchen leadership, driving culinary innovation, ensuring operational excellence, and maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and profitability across the culinary department. The Corporate Executive Chef will work closely with the
Head Chef and Head Itamae , providing leadership, mentorship, and strategic guidance to elevate the brand’s gastronomic experience. Key Responsibilities • Lead, mentor, and evaluate the
Head Chef and Head Itamae , ensuring operational excellence across all kitchen areas. • Drive
culinary innovation and R&D , developing new dishes, seasonal menus, and specials aligned with the brand’s Nikkei identity. • Monitor and control
food cost performance , implementing waste reduction strategies and profitability optimization. • Establish and maintain
recipe standardization , including costing, portioning, plating, and preparation techniques to guarantee consistency. • Implement and audit
food safety and hygiene standards , including HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). • Oversee the
selection and management of key suppliers , ensuring access to premium ingredients such as high-quality seafood and specialty products. • Lead culinary
talent development , including recruitment, training, and succession planning for kitchen leadership roles. • Supervise
inventory control and culinary administrative processes , including documentation and performance reporting for senior leadership. • Represent the brand as the
culinary ambassador , collaborating with the Global Culinary Director and participating in industry events and media opportunities. Qualifications • Professional training in
Gastronomy or Culinary Arts • Specialization in
gourmet cuisine and Japanese / Peruvian (Nikkei) cuisine • Strong expertise in
fish and seafood handling, ingredient seasonality, and premium sourcing • Advanced knowledge of
culinary techniques, food safety, and cost management • Experience with
recipe standardization and kitchen operational processes • Minimum
5+ years of experience as Head Chef
in: Nikkei cuisine restaurants Fine dining establishments Gourmet restaurant concepts • Proven experience leading
senior culinary teams and kitchen leadership roles •
Advanced English proficiency • Intermediate proficiency in
Microsoft Office and Windows-based systems Compensation & Benefits • Competitive compensation package •
Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave
in accordance with Chicago regulations (up to 80 hours annually) • Access to
retirement savings program
in compliance with Illinois Secure Choice requirements • Opportunity to lead culinary innovation within a
high-end Nikkei dining concept • Career growth and leadership development within an
international restaurant group Join Our Team This is a unique opportunity for a passionate culinary leader to shape the gastronomic direction of a growing premium brand while working with world-class ingredients and a highly talented kitchen team. If you are driven by
innovation, precision, and excellence in Nikkei cuisine , we invite you to apply.
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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