Chef de Cuisine - bashi

Chef de Cuisine oversees all culinary operations for bashi, shaping the restaurant’s identity through an elevated blend of traditional sushi craftsmanship and forward-thinking Asian cuisine. This role drives creativity, operational excellence, and team leadership to maximize guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and financial performance. The Chef leads all culinary team members, embodies the resort’s values, and champions a culture of innovation, quality, and hospitality.

Culinary Innovation & Menu Development

• Lead research & development with a strong focus on sushi, sashimi, nigiri, maki, and contemporary Asian culinary techniques.
• Create daily specials aligned with Bashi’s modern Asian and California-inspired concepts.
• Develop seasonal menus that highlight fresh local and California ingredients.
• Design menus for special events, tastings, and unique culinary activations.
• Write detailed descriptions for all menus, ensuring clarity and guest appeal.
• Maintain accurate menu and recipe database information.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee all Bashi kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Establish and implement opening and closing procedures.
• Set and manage par levels for all ingredients, particularly high-quality sushi-grade product.
• Ensure proper daily rotation of all mise en place for optimal freshness and safety.
• Maintain California and DH&R sanitation and HACCP compliance standards.
• Uphold superior cleanliness standards throughout all F&B culinary spaces.

Team Leadership & Communication

• Provide hands-on leadership to BOH and FOH teams, including stewarding.
• Support, guide, and motivate team members to exceed guest satisfaction goals.
• Conduct and participate in daily lineups, chef meetings, staff meetings, and departmental meetings.
• Train and mentor staff in sushi techniques, culinary discipline, and innovative Asian cooking methods.
• Develop job descriptions and SOPs to ensure consistent quality and efficiency.
• Cultivate positive working relationships across all Terranea Resort departments.

Financial & Administrative Responsibilities

• Manage food, labor, and operational costs to maximize net operating income.
• Assist with weekly scheduling based on forecasted volume.
• Ensure accurate ordering, receiving, and inventory control.
• Support continuous improvement of operational processes and cost-control strategies.

Guest & Brand Engagement

• Act as an ambassador for Bashi and Terranea Resort within the community.
• Support brand presence through culinary events, media opportunities, and guest interactions.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership across F&B venues to enhance guest satisfaction and culinary execution.
• Collaborate with F&B Operations to develop equipment specifications that enhance safety and production efficiency.
• Review and optimize operational workflow, equipment usage, and environmental compliance.
• Maintain brand image, company vision, and department integrity.
• Support training and development initiatives to help team members achieve their potential.
• Participate in the ongoing development of future resort culinary projects.

• Strong commitment to guest service and culinary excellence.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to implement, uphold, and continuously refine service and culinary standards.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Able to interact professionally with all resort associates and guests.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and up to 20 lbs frequently.

Experience, Education, & Licensure:

• Minimum 3 years of culinary management experience in upscale, high-volume restaurants, preferably with expertise in sushi and/or progressive Asian cuisine; California coastal cuisine experience a plus.
• Culinary Arts degree preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Current ServeSafe, sanitation, and HACCP certifications required or obtainable.

Compensation

Base Pay Start Rate: $90,000 - $95,000/Yr. + Bonus

We offer a competitive benefit package for full-time, regular team members that includes:  group medical, dental, vision, life, disability benefits, and an employee assistance program. We have paid time off/sick time and are proud to offer participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match! 

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