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Line Cook
Yokai
545 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Yokai hiring Line Cook in San Francisco, CA

Yokai hiring Line Cook in San Francisco, CA

Line Cook

YokaiMore Info

545 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Full Time • Hourly ($20.00 - $25.00)
Archived: Jun 28, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

1 year


Job Details

Yokai is seeking dedicated and professional individuals to join our kitchen team. 

Yokai is a live fire kitchen and Hi-Fi cocktail bar inspired by travel throughout Japan and has been recently named one of San Francisco’s best new restaurants. The focus of our kitchen is on sourcing pristine Japanese and Californian ingredients that are prepared simply and deliciously.  Yokai is housed in an historic brick and timber building located at 545 Mission Street in the heart of San Francisco.

Requirements 

  • Positive and professional attitude
  • Determined work ethic
  • Culinary degree is preferred but not required
  • Ability to communicate with peers and supervisors
  • Ability to work alone as well as with a team
  • Experience in fast paced upscale dining is a plus
  • Michelin level standards a plus
  • Must be able to stand for up to 6 hours at a time

Ideal candidates will posses the following experience and traits:

  • A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible when required
  • 1+ years experience in a professional kitchen
  • Experience in a fine dining environment
  • Organizational skills (both in a mental and physical capacity)
  • Passion, patience and determination
  • A love for professional cooking, hospitality and serving others

35-40hrs/5 day week


Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $25.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Advanced Knife Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Professional attitude

Basic Knife Skills

Determined work ethic

Cleaning / Sanitation

Ability to communicate effectively

Prepping Ingredients

Ability to Work Alone and With a Team

Teamwork

Experience in Fast Paced Upscale Dining

Positive Attitude

Michelin Level Standards

Communication

Food Handler Certification

Passion for cooking

Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs

Patience

Work In a Fast-Paced Environment

Flexibility

Plating and Presentation

Fine Dining Experience

Time Management

Ability to Stand for Up to 6 Hours at a Time

Organizational Skills

Woodfire Cooking

Standing for Long Periods of Time

Professionalism

Efficiency

Taking Direction and Feedback

Attention to Detail

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Japanese

Upscale Casual

Part of MZ Dining Group

The spirits of Japan and the heart of San Francisco.

Sonically elevated by vintage JBL audio, crafted by Chef Marc Zimmerman and accompanied by a robust cocktail program featuring Japanese whisky and gin.

Our kitchen focuses on sourcing pristine Japanese and Northern Californian ingredients, skillfully prepared over live fire, and thoughtfully presented for our guests to share.