A popular Japanese restaurant in East Village of New York City is opening its new concept in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The new restaurant will focus on Kaisen-Don (elevated Japanese rice bowls inspired by edomae chirashi sushi) with a full sushi, sashimi, and appetizer menu. The group is seeking part-time or full-time sushi cooks to join the team.
The ideal team member will work the sushi counter preparing sashimi, nigiri, and maki, ensuring quality and cleanliness. The ideal team member will be friendly and presentable as there will be light customer interactions. Must be able to begin training in early November for opening in mid-November.
Responsibilities:* Maintain daily operations of your assigned station
* Assist in daily prep or any other assigned work
* Check and complete mise en place and pars and set up station using proper recipes and ingredients
* 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
* Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by managementQualifications:* Practical working experience in a kitchen, preferably in Japanese cuisine
* 1-2 years of sushi cooking experience highly preferred
* Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays
* Strong communication skills and team-first attitude
* Able to stay organized, manage time wisely and work with little to no direct supervision
* Able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, fast-paced environment
* Able to maintain a clean and professional appearance as per company policies
* Able to stand for extended periods of time
* Able to carry, push, and pull up to 30 lbs; standing, bending and lifting will be required
* Fluency and/or ability to communicate in other languages (Spanish / Japanese) is a plusSchedule:Weekday and weekend dinners.We look forward to hearing from you!
