Executive Sous Chef - Hot Grill & Steak Program | WAKUDA
About WAKUDA
WAKUDA is an immersive culinary experience created byworld-renowned, two-Michelin-starred Chef Tetsuya Wakuda in partnership with 50Eggs Hospitality Group. The brand represents a bold reinterpretation ofJapanese tradition through a modern lens-melding centuries-old technique,artistic expression, and a contemporary, seductive design aesthetic. Drawinginspiration from Tokyo's Golden Gai district, WAKUDA fuses intimacy and highenergy, sophistication and edge, craftsmanship and innovation. With iconic locationsin Las Vegas and Singapore and global expansion ahead, WAKUDA stands at theforefront of modern luxury dining.
Position Overview
Based in Las Vegas and reporting to the Executive Chef andCorporate Culinary Leadership, the Executive Sous Chef - Hot Grill & SteakProgram will be essential in advancing WAKUDA's innovative culinary vision andexecuting a premium grill program grounded in Japanese technique,Michelin-level precision, and modern luxury dining standards.
Primary Job Duties
Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead, train, and inspire culinary and grill teams with aphilosophy rooted in Japanese craft, discipline, and precision.
- Establish a culture of respect, mentorship, andprofessional growth.
- Develop a pipeline of grill experts and future leaders.
Culinary Execution & Program Stewardship
- Execute proteins with impeccable temperature, texture, andpresentation standards.
- Oversee Wagyu and specialty beef fabrication, portioning,trimming, and yield control.
- Manage dry-aging program integrity and consistency.
- Master heat and fire control across charcoal and binchotansystems.
Menu Development & Innovation
- Support R&D for seasonal grill menus and exclusivetasting experiences.
- Innovate through a modern Japanese approach while honoringtradition.
Operational Excellence
- Maintain sanitation, HACCP, and food safety compliance.
- Manage cost control, labor efficiency, and inventoryaccuracy.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement and FOHleadership.
Brand Ambassadorship & Guest Experience
- Engage in VIP experiences and chef's counter activations.
- Uphold refined, elevated hospitality rooted in omotenashi.
Candidate Profile- 5-7+ years of luxury/Michelin-level dining experience, 3+years of leadership experience.
- Mastery in steak execution, binchotan grilling, butchery,and dry aging.
- Expertise in Wagyu and premium beef preparation.
- Strong communication, leadership presence, and hospitalityintuition.
- ServSafe & Food Handler certifications required.