Sushi Chef
About The Position
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Prepare sushi, sashimi, rolls, nigiri, otoshi courses, including cooking rice, and other Japanese dishes to a high standard. Ensure freshness, quality, and proper handling of all ingredients. Comply with Standards of Service and assist in ensuring the same from all kitchen employees. Contribute ideas for specials or menu development. Demonstrate advanced culinary technical skills required in food preparation and use of kitchen equipment for a fine-dining restaurant. Properly and efficiently cook all food items in high quality, taste, presentation, including accommodating special guest requests within specified time limits. Responsible for final plate presentation including plating and garnishing of cooked items. Maintain effective working relationship with food and beverage management, staff and all departments. To follow all company/kitchen safety rules, policies and procedures. Present a professional appearance and in uniform at all times. Strict adherence to health department and food handling guidelines.
Requirements
- Minimum of five years previous experience as a Sushi Chef in an Omakase environment
- Strong knife skills and knowledge of sushi techniques
- 4-5 star background, knowledge and ability to implement such standards
- Good communication skills
- Guest service-oriented and commitment to quality service
- Attention to detail and consistency
- Team-oriented attitude and reliability
- Have problem-solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized
- Food safety certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
- Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays
Nice To Haves
- Food safety certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
Responsibilities
- Prepare sushi, sashimi, rolls, nigiri, otoshi courses, including cooking rice, and other Japanese dishes to a high standard
- Ensure freshness, quality, and proper handling of all ingredients
- Comply with Standards of Service and assist in ensuring the same from all kitchen employees
- Contribute ideas for specials or menu development
- Demonstrate advanced culinary technical skills required in food preparation and use of kitchen equipment for a fine-dining restaurant
- Properly and efficiently cook all food items in high quality, taste, presentation, including accommodating special guest requests within specified time limits
- Responsible for final plate presentation including plating and garnishing of cooked items
- Maintain effective working relationship with food and beverage management, staff and all departments
- Follow all company/kitchen safety rules, policies and procedures
- Present a professional appearance and in uniform at all times
- Strict adherence to health department and food handling guidelines
Benefits
- Competitive pay (based on experience)
- Consistent hours and a supportive team environment
- Opportunity to work with high quality ingredients
- Room for growth and creativity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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