Head Omakase Chef - MILA OMAKASE; Michelin

Head Omakase Chef - MILA OMAKASE (Michelin Experience Required)

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RDG introduces its first restaurant-concept brand, MILA, which offers guests a culinary journey through exquisite Mediterr Asian cuisine, opened in January 2020 in Miami Beach. Combining genuine hospitality, fine dining, and a sophisticated nightlife atmosphere, MILA has quickly become a premier destination within Miami's upscale social scene.

At RDG, we are a collective of individuals dedicated to excellence and the art of sensory engagement. We embrace the rhythms of life and are motivated by the thrill of adventure. Our core principles focus on providing customers with immersive experiences, organic design, and a refined culinary journey.

MILA has exceeded expectations in its initial two years, achieving remarkable success despite pandemic‑related challenges and securing the #5 spot in The Restaurant Business Top 100 ranking. Building on this success, RDG has expanded into new concepts, including AVA Mediterr Aegean in Winter Park, Florida, CASA NEOS on the Miami River, Claudie (opened Feb 2025), and MM, a Membership Community. Upcoming projects include AVA’s second location in Coconut Grove and Casa Neos Lounge (Fall 2025), Noora and HONŌ Japanese Steakhouse (Spring 2026).

RDG has demonstrated rapid growth and is poised for significant economic expansion globally. We are actively exploring national markets such as New York City, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, and international markets including Paris, London, Dubai, and Mexico City for potential expansion opportunities.

The Omakase Head Chef prepares dishes in accordance with food health and safety regulations and restaurant standards. The Head Chef’s responsibilities include preparing traditional Japanese sushi rice, processing (chopping, slicing, and filleting) various kinds of fish, and placing orders for supplies as needed. You should also be able to customize customers’ orders according to preferences and food allergy considerations. To be successful as a Head Chef, you should ensure that all ingredients used in dishes are of the highest quality.

Ultimately, an exceptional Head Chef should work well under pressure and maintain restaurant standards during busy periods.

• Train and lead a disciplined, high‑performing brigade with Michelin‑level expectations.
• Expertly cutting, slicing, and filleting different types of fish.
• Inspecting the quality of fruits, vegetables, and fish used to prepare sushi dishes and informing the Executive Chef when quality is sub‑standard.
• Preparing various types of sushi dishes according to established guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety.
• Designing new recipes, planning menus, and selecting plate presentations.
• Performing administrative tasks, taking stock of food and equipment supplies, doing purchase orders, and adding new item pricing to the inventory sheets.
• Make periodic and regular inspections of units to observe quality of food prep and service, food appearance, cleanliness and sanitation of production, service areas, and equipment.
• Oversee product purchasing and manage culinary budget.
• Conduct period ending inventory and entry into the inventory sheets.
• Keep budgeted food cost in line by developing and planning menu items, including specials, that will meet budgeted COGS.
• Manage employee food waste and proper recycling/composting procedures to comply with company and Country standards.
• Develop recipes, plan menus, and design plate presentations for all items (sushi and hot line).
• Assist kitchen staff with food prep and creation.
• Display leadership by providing a positive work environment, counseling employees as appropriate, and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management.
• Maintaining a clean work environment in order to prevent food contamination.
• Sterilize all utensils, instruments, and equipment used in sushi preparation before every use.
• Communica…