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Sushi Chef
Koi Restaurant New York
40 West 40th Street, New York, NY
Koi Restaurant New York hiring Sushi Chef in New York, NY

Koi Restaurant New York hiring Sushi Chef in New York, NY

Sushi Chef

Koi Restaurant New YorkMore Info

40 West 40th Street, New York, NY
Full/Part Time • Hourly ($26.00 - $30.00)
Expires: Nov 15, 2026

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Schedule
Days: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Shifts: Day, Night

Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details

In business now for 21 years we are the premier sushi option in the middle of Manhattan on the south end of Bryant Park. We serve modern and creative sushi paired with an upscale environment. We are a guest focused restaurant and are looking for exceptional and creative chefs!

  • 3 years minimum New York City restaurant experience as a Sushi Chef.
  • Has butchering skills for multiple fish and shellfish species and must be able to accurately make sushi rice as well as prep all ingredients related to service.
  • Maintaining product quality & developing creative and tasteful presentations.
  • Must have knowledge of Japanese techniques (knife skills) and traditional ingredients, must have your own knives.
  • Able to maintain exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintaining all sushi bar station work areas, keeps station DOH compliant at all times.
  • This individual must be able to consistently deliver under pressure.
  • Communicating with staff to ensure special requests and allergy considerations are met.
  • Educating Staff on Japanese ingredients ,products & cuisine.
  • New York City Food Handler’s Certification preferred.
  • Must have open availability.
  • Must adhere to grooming standards including the requirement of being cleanly shaven
  • The ability to carry up to 50 lbs

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($26.00 - $30.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Fine Dining Service

Creativity in Food Presentation

Sushi Making

Ability to work in a team environment

Butchering Fish and Shellfish

Strong Communication Skills

Sushi Knowledge

Time Management Skills

Preparing Sushi Rice

Food Preparation

Attention to Cleanliness and Hygiene

Knowledge of Essential Ingredients for Sushi

Knowledge of Food Safety Standards

Knife Skills

Maintaining Product Quality

Customer Service Orientation

Japanese Cooking Techniques (Knife Skills)

Attention to Detail

Maintaining Cleanliness and Organization in Work Areas

Culinary Knowledge

Ability to Multitask

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Japanese, International / Fusion, Sushi

Upscale Casual

Koi Restaurant and Lounge in New York is located in the modern and luxurious Bryant Park Hotel. Koi New York opened its doors in 2005 and brought its stylish yet laid back West Cost vibe to New York. Its chic and sexy surroundings, inventive cocktails and beloved signature dishes set the scene for a fun and sophisticated dining experience.

Upon arrival, guests are ushered into the restaurant through ornate steel double doors that open into a multi-level 177 person seating. Distinct dining areas offer guests the opportunity to tailor their own dining experience. The lush garden landscape within the restaurant alludes to both its proximity to Bryant Park, as well as the garden setting of its Los Angeles sister location.

Koi New York is known for its upscale Japanese fare that offers unique and mouth-watering interpretations of Japanese cuisine. Fans of Koi’s signature dishes in Koi Los Angeles will be excited to find their favorites offered in New York as well. Koi New York’s menu also features tempting additions specially crafted for New Yorkers’ discerning palates.

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