Kaiseki restaurant in the Nomad area of New York City is looking for a Sous Chef position.
Applications are welcome from individuals with experience in Japanese cuisine and sushi, but not necessarily kaiseki cuisine!
*This position is for citizenship or green card holders.
＜Job Description>
- Cooking: Prepare Kaiseki and Japanese dishes according to the menu. Prepare, cook, and serve food under the direction of the Head Chef.
- Team Leadership: Provide guidance and coordination to other kitchen staff to improve efficiency in the kitchen.
- Quality Control: Manages ingredient selection and food finishing to ensure food quality is maintained and finished to standards.
- Menu Development: Work with the Head Chef to come up with new kaiseki dishes and participate in the development of the menu.
- Sanitation: Ensure kitchen cleanliness and food safety by strictly following sanitation standards.
- Stock control: Maintain stock of ingredients and seasonings, and place orders as needed.
<Requirements>
- Must have a visa to work legally in the U.S.
- Kaiseki, sushi, or Japanese food experience of at least 2 years
- Preferably a resident of New York.
- Must have daily conversational level of English.
- Flexible work schedule is required.
| Employment Status | Full Time |
| Position | Sous Chef |
| Language | English/ Japanese |
| Working Hours | Work 5 days from Tuesday to Sunday
Tuesday 6pm-8:30pm Wednesday – Sunday 11:45am-2:30pm, 6-8:30pm Closed on Mondays *Break time: 1 hour |
| Salary | $50,000-$100,000 (to be determined after interview based on experience) |
| Benefit | Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision): 100% provided to the candidate
Paid vacations Sick leave |