Sushi Chef Position

Company: Sushi Nonaka
Location: New York
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Sushi Nonaka Sushi Chef Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Sushi Chef to join our team at Sushi Nonaka. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of kitchen management experience in an upscale, high-volume, fine dining setting.Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the sushi team and oversee the selection, training, and supervision of daily work assignments.
• Act as a coach and mentor, managing performance and setting objectives while monitoring and training all staff in proper kitchen operations and areas relevant to their positions.
• Lead with a professional and polished approach in a busy atmosphere, maximizing sales and optimizing profits through the management of food and labor costs.
• Ensure that the sushi concept and events are operating at or above standards and competitive service, maintaining high standards in all areas of security, safety, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• Conduct regular department walkthroughs and random food tastings to ensure quality and consistency, monitoring cleaning and maintenance of all kitchen equipment according to sanitation guidelines.
• Monitor and train all staff in proper sanitation procedures, ensuring that all employees are assigned uniforms and serve safe food.
• Responsible for assisting with setting appropriate prep levels to ensure fresh product and effective use of man-hours, establishing proper portion sizes and controls for all serving periods.
• Develop a hands-on approach and be directly involved in daily production, ensuring proper presentation and preparation from each kitchen department.
• Assist with the monitoring of quality and with managing prime and local vendors accordingly, overseeing and making recommendations for equipment purchases, and ensuring equipment is fixed in a safe and timely manner.
• Ensure the strict adherence to quality standards for food served, including freshness, proper handling and storing, proper use of techniques and cooking procedures, taste, portion size, and preparation.
• Promote high standards in all areas of safety, security, and sanitation by ensuring that all preventive maintenance, cleaning, and repairs are scheduled in a timely manner, enforcing all Health Department rules and regulations on a daily basis.
• Assist with establishing, recruiting, and maintaining appropriate staffing levels and remaining abreast of any changes which may impact staffing needs, assisting with maintaining accurate employee files and proper documentation.Requirements:
  • Minimum of 3 years of kitchen management experience in an upscale, high-volume, fine dining setting.
  • Exhibit superior technical and natural cooking abilities.
  • A professional and polished approach to leadership in a busy atmosphere.
  • Ability to think quickly and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills conducive to a productive teamwork environment.
  • High standards for cleanliness of workspace and service areas.
  • Ability to work in an ever-changing environment.
  • Strong work ethic and customer-focused approach.
  • Able to perform duties of all kitchen positions.
  • Valid NYC Food Handlers Certificate.
  • Strong knowledge of opening and closing procedures.
  • Able to produce accurate monthly inventories.
  • Strong product knowledge.
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Must be passionate, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to success.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays if needed by the business.

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