Sushi Chef

The Sushi Chef de Partie is responsible for running the day-to-day operation of a specific station while having an understanding of the other kitchen stations. The Sushi Chef de Partie will prepare high-quality food that meets the company's standards, ensuring the station is clean and well-stocked.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain operations of your assigned station for that day

• Assist in daily prep or any other assigned item by the Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine

• Check and complete mis en place and pars and set up station using proper recipes and fresh product

• Read correctly all dupes that come in

• Communicate with Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine regarding menu items, problems, situations or shortages

• Accommodate guests' request making sure that the Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine are aware of the request to be able to prepare it to our level of standards

• Use standard recipes and plate presentations in order to maintain standards of quality in production and presentation

• Be aware of items that are running low and communicate it to the team

• Maintain a good working relationship with all back of house, front of house staff, management and guests

• Store all items properly at the end of shift, labeling and dating all products

• Ensure a clean, neat and organized work area

• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of the company and encourage other colleagues to do the same

• Perform other task or projects as assigned by management

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have culinary degree and/or equivalent practical working experience in a kitchen, preferably in a Japanese fine dining restaurant

• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Food Safety certified

• Able to be organized, manage time wisely and work with little to no direct supervision

• Very high attention to detail

• Sensitive to cultural nuances

• Able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, fast paced environment

• Ability to maintain a clean and professional appearance as per company policies

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

• Multi-lingual is a plus