ACE Brooklyn, Koju (inside ACE Brooklyn), is looking for a Sushi Chef, who is responsible for helping to prepare and design all food and drink menus, producing high quality plates in both design and taste, and ensuring the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets LDV quality standards.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Maintain and develop recipes set forth by Executive Chef
- Create and organize all recipes in a professional manner
- Effectively organize tasting for menu changes
- Write clear cooking procedures and a photo log of each dish
- Ensure consistency of recipe in the restaurant
- Liaison of Koju towards Clients, Guest and Employee
- Create policy and procedures for all cooks to maintain
- Execute Special Event Menus
- Participate in charity events for LDV Hospitality, as needed
- Maintaining the LDV standards for Service & Quality
- Actively participate in weekly F&B Meeting
- Update managers on occurrences in Training and Policies
- Ensure that impeccable standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the operation
- Uses LDV standards of engagement for all service techniques
- Provide engaged, friendly and attentive customer service to all guests inclusive of eye contact, respectable conversation and smiling
- Practice highest regards for safety within all areas and with all materials
- Follow and adhere to all standards set forth by the Board of Health
- Performs other related activities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS (Select all that Apply):
- Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics, which inspire team members to meet and exceed standards
- Polished personal presentation; grooming meets LDV Hospitality standards, as outlined by Employee Handbook
- Has a can-do attitude and is willing to jump into any role as needed
- Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business
- Must have competent skill in math and algebraic equations using percentages
- Ensure that all staff are compliant with LDV Hospitality policies and procedures, as well as city, state and federal laws
- Organize and/or attend mandatory meetings
- Maintains knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies
- Perform all other related and compatible duties as assigned by the General Manager or Managing Partners
- Adhere to all HR policies and procedures
- Must be Fluent in English
- Fluent in Japanese a plus
Education/Experience:
- 3+ years min. experience in sushi preparation inclusive of prep and counter service
- Ability to butcher whole fish, with high yield, minimal waste, with consistent portion sizes
- Competent with Nigiri preparation counter side, and provide elevated hospitality counter side to guests
- High School Diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree in business or hospitality administration or the Culinary Arts is preferred, but not required
- NYC Food Handlers Certification or SERV Safe Certification (CFPM) as required by state laws
Physical/Special Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 30 + pounds often
- Ability to stand and bend for extended periods of time
Work Environment:
- Able to withstand fluctuations in temperature within work environment, from high heat to below freezing
- Ability to perform essential job functions under pressure, maintain professionalism when working under stress
COMPETENCIES:
- Leadership
- Collaborates effectively
- Develops and Manages Talent
- Communicates with Impact
- Expertise & Judgement
- Demonstrates Brand Knowledge
- Applies Judgement
- Takes Calculated Risks
- Strategy & Innovation
- Thinks Strategically
- Inspires Creativity
- Plans and Organizes
- Execution
- Demonstrates Hospitality Excellence
- Delivers Results
- Measures Outcomes
- Credibility
- Acts with Integrity
- Displays Professionalism
- Models Agility
Acknowledgment
LH Employment Services and its Managed Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. LH Employment Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions made by LH Employment Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, alienage or citizenship status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. LH Employment Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
