HONO Opening Oct 2026 | Senior Culinary Opportunities

Riviera Dining Group Inc•Miami, FL

About The Position

We are seeking exceptional Senior Culinary Leaders to join the opening team at HONŌ. This is a rare opportunity to help build a concept from the ground up—leading both the creative and operational direction of a high-volume, luxury dining environment. These roles are designed for chefs with Michelin-level experience who can translate fine-dining precision into scalable, high-performance operations without compromising quality.

Requirements

Michelin-star or equivalent fine-dining experience
Expertise in dry aging and fermentation programs
Deep knowledge of Japanese cuisine and culinary culture
Experience in high-volume, premium dining environments
Strong leadership, organizational, and team development skills

Nice To Haves

Precision-driven with strong operational awareness
Passionate about Japanese food culture and ingredient integrity
A natural leader and mentor
Systems-oriented, with the ability to scale excellence

Responsibilities

Help lead and oversee advanced dry-aging programs for meat, fish, and vegetables
Execute developed comprehensive fermentation program(s), including koji and lactic fermentation
Direct sourcing and preparation of premium Japanese beef, including Wagyu (A4, A5)
Uphold authenticity in Japanese culinary techniques, presentation, and philosophy
Translate elevated cuisine into a high-volume, high-consistency service model
Partner with leadership on menu development, R&D, and seasonal offerings
Train and mentor culinary teams in aging, fermentation, knife skills, and butchery
Ensure compliance with food safety, DOH, and HACCP standards

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