Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
n/naka, a California inspired modern kaiseki restaurant led by Chef Niki Nakayama, is currently seeking qualified kitchen staff to join our team. We are searching for hard working, detail oriented, organized, positive team players who enjoy working in a small, fast-paced kitchen environment.
Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of kitchen experience in a fine dining, Michelin starred restaurant, or high-end Japanese restaurant. Japanese culinary knowledge/experience is a plus. If you do not possess Japanese cooking experience, but possess a very strong work ethic, experience in Michelin starred kitchen, high attention to detail, and a positive attitude, we encourage you to apply.
Skills and Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years kitchen experience
- Exceptional work ethic
- Positive attitude
- Extreme attention to detail
- Ability to work cleanly and efficiently
- Works with a sense of urgency and has excellent time management skill
- Sense of responsibily towards guests and other team members
- Great communication skills
- Take criticism well and be willing to learn
- We are open for regular dinner service Wed through Sat; Prep work only, no service on Tue.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($17.28 - $20.00) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, 401k
Required Skills
Advanced Knife Skills
Minimum 2 Years Kitchen Experience
Food Handler Certification
Exceptional work ethic
Cleaning / Sanitation
Positive Attitude
Receiving
Extreme Attention to Detail
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The whole of a meal is as important as the sum of its parts. At n/naka, we are devoted to providing a unique and satisfying dining experience through our interpretation of kaiseki. This traditional Japanese culinary art form reflects the ever-changing rhythms of the earth by taking the freshest seasonal ingredients and presenting them in their most natural states. Using the very best ingredients we have access to is true kaiseki; we proudly serve vegetables from our own organic garden built and maintained by our friends at Farmscape Gardens. We take great care in preparing a beautiful plate and believe that the more involvement we put into a meal — no shortcuts — the more connected we feel to the food and to your experience of it. Through a meaningful balance of both traditional and modern techniques, Chef Niki Nakayama is committed to creating a meal that will engage your attention — it’s about enjoying the moment, the current offerings of the season, and ultimately, the food in front of you.
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