Executive Chef, Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Operations

Job overview

The Executive Chef, Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Operations role is onsite in Bend, OR, with compensation of $85,000 annually plus 10% bonus potential. Bamboo Sushi’s stated purpose is to offer an inspiring experience through its food, service, and spirit. The chef leads kitchen and sushi operations, combining hands-on Japanese culinary craft with team development and operational oversight. The role maintains food quality and service standards while managing costs and supporting strong guest experiences and business results.

What you'll do

• Lead, oversee, and execute kitchen and sushi operations
• prepare sushi and Japanese cuisine, including fish fabrication, nigiri, and sashimi
• maintain quality control, portioning, presentation, recipes, and specifications
• manage labor, food costs, inventory, ordering, food safety, and financial performance
• hire, train, coach, and develop back-of-house employees and future leaders
• support product and service standards and guest experiences.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

executive chef

japanese cuisine

sushi operations

bend or

sustainable restaurant group

full-time

$85k annually

10% bonus potential

sushi preparation

fish fabrication

nigiri

sashimi

kitchen leadership

weekend work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Quarterly bonus opportunities
• health insurance options
• life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• vacation time, up to three weeks accrued during years 1–5
• 401(k)
• employee discounts
• advancement and continued education opportunities.

Why this role

Requires at least five years of related culinary experience, including substantial sushi and Japanese cuisine experience, and at least two years of back-of-house management experience; culinary skills interview and tasting required.

About the employer

Sustainable Restaurant Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.