Sushi Chef | Japanese Restaurant

A Japanese restaurant located in New York City, New York is seeking a Sushi Chef.

<Job Duties>
・Ensures the highest food quality appropriate to the market by assisting Chef in all areas of kitchen operations
・Adheres to our standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation
・Ensures proper staffing and adequate supplies for all stations
・Supervises the proper set-up of each item on menus and insures their readiness
・Oversees the seasonings, portions, and appearance of food service in the operations.
・Works closely with Chef to ensure correct preparation and delivery times are kept and food quality is maintained
・Assures proper safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices are followed.
・Ensures cleaning check list are signed off on a daily basis.
・Assists Head Chef in checking and ordering fresh products and dry storage items required by kitchen sections
・Ensures readiness and makes priorities in case of last minute changes to reservations
・Confers closely and regularly with the Head Chef.
・Menu Development: Work closely with the culinary team to develop creative menus that reflect seasonal trends, member preferences, and the evolving nature of the omakase dining experience.
・Preparing traditional Japanese sushi rice.
・Expertly cutting, slicing, and fileting various kinds of fish
・Placing orders for supplies as needed
・Coordinate with our wait staff and chef to ensure proper cooking, considering special requests and food allergies
・Inspecting the quality of fruits, vegetables, and fish used to prepare sushi dishes and informing the Executive Chef when quality is sub-standard
・Preparing several types of sushi dishes according to established guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety
・Maintaining a clean work environment to prevent food contamination
・Regularly taking inventory of food supplies and other products
・Reporting any problems with kitchen equipment to the manager on duty
・Sterilizing all utensils, instruments, and equipment used in sushi preparation before every use.

<Requirements>
・5+ years of work in a Sushi restaurant
・Knowledge of fish butchery and preparation
・Previous New York fine-dining restaurant experience is a plus but not mandatory
・Work experience as a Sushi Cook at a Japanese restaurant
・Knowledge of various sushi types and Japanese sushi rice cooking techniques
・Ability to work both fast and accurately
・Team spirit
・Availability to work during business hours, including weekends and evenings
・Proven experience working in upscale sushi restaurants
・Valid food handler’s certificate
・Sound knowledge of food safety regulations
・The ability to work under pressure
・The ability to stand for extended periods of time
・Excellent time-management skills
・Exceptional customer service skills
・Ability to speak Japanese is a plus

【Keywords】
①Sushi Chef
②Japanese cuisine
③Chef experience