Chef, Operations

Tokyo Gardens Company•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TGC is seeking a full-time chef specializing in Asian cuisine who can help support and sustain our sushi and Asian food operations. As an operations chef, you will be traveling to multiple retail locations across the state of Texas to support and train our sub-processors (sushi bar operators) according to company Standard Operating Procedures. This role will also be involved in every step of the product development process at our main office, from ideation to getting the products on retail shelves. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional cooking skills and the ability to adapt to diverse kitchen environments. This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in learning retail food service.

Requirements

0-2 years of kitchen experience, preferably in sushi or Asian food setting
Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time in a fast-paced environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English required
Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively train and support kitchen staff
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Drive, etc.)
Ability to work independently and under pressure, with a flexible schedule to accommodate travel requirements
Requires flexibility for occasional evening or weekend work, up to 10% of total hours.
Position requires up to 50% travel, with flexibility to accommodate business priorities and project demands

Responsibilities

Travel to various store locations to assist with new store openings, Asian Grill training, cuttings, sub-processor (sushi bar operator) switch outs, and additional support as needed.
Follow our current standard operating procedure to maintain consistency across different locations
Set a good example on operations and demonstrate good food safety practice during training such as food preparation, HACCP and sanitation
Communicate regularly with department leadership on the progress of new sub-processor (sushi bar operator) training, delivering timely verbal and written feedback
Evaluate training workflows to uncover opportunities for enhancement, assisting in the creation and execution of action plans that improve effectiveness and efficiency
Assist with any new or ongoing projects within the Research and Development department
Open to accepting feedback regarding changes of new and existing menu per requests from clients, team members and sub-processor (sushi bar operator)
Assist with maintaining corporate kitchen samples and inventory
Must be highly organized, adaptable, and capable of independently managing multiple tasks and priorities
Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in culinary arts
Support local catering division with new menu development and on-site catering events as needed
Adapt to evolving business needs by taking on new tasks and challenges