Executive Sous Chef

Mujō, an omakase-style modern edomae sushi restaurant, is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to join our team. We are a one star Michelin restaurant with 15 seats, open for dinner only.  In addition to nigiri sushi, we serve a curated menu of small plates in our tasting menu.  

Due to the intimate nature of our restaurant, the chef must work in a particularly clean and organized manner. You will be directly interacting and serving guests at the counter. The Executive Sous Chef will manage the kitchen team, working closely with the Executive Chef to curate a seasonal menu with a focus on Japanese technique and ingredients. Previous Japanese cuisine experience is not necessary but a respect for Japanese Cuisine and a desire to learn are.

Requirements

Experience in fine dining restaurants and service;

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in an open-kitchen and chef’s counter environment;

Ability to communicate, especially while multi-tasking and interacting with guests;

Ability to interact positively with supervisor, management, coworkers, members, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach

Ability to produce work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as food cost, labor cost, proportions, percentages

Actively practices food safety procedures

Able to train and motivate team

Organizational skills

Effective time management