Required Years of Experience
3 years
Job Details
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Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing daily sushi bar operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency.
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Prepare and execute nigiri, sashimi, maki, and other Japanese dishes to established standards.
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Demonstrate proficiency in nigiri preparation, including fish slicing, rice handling, and presentation.
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Oversee fish fabrication, seafood handling, and proper storage procedures.
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Train, mentor, and support sushi team members in culinary techniques and service standards.
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Maintain consistency in food preparation, portioning, and presentation.
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Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and food cost control.
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Collaborate with culinary leadership on menu development and daily specials.
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Partner with front-of-house leadership to maintain strong communication between the sushi bar, kitchen, and service teams.
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Help create a positive, organized, and accountable kitchen culture.
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Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
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3+ years of professional sushi experience in a restaurant environment.
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Proven proficiency in nigiri preparation and execution is required.
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Sushi leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
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Strong knowledge of Japanese cuisine, sushi techniques, and fish fabrication.
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Excellent knife skills and understanding of seafood quality, sourcing, and handling.
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Ability to maintain quality and consistency in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant environment.
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Understanding of inventory management, food costs, and kitchen operations.
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Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the business.
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Food Manager certification, or the ability to obtain it.
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English fluency required. Spanish and/or Japanese fluency is a plus.
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Competitive pay
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Paid time off
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Disability and life insurance
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Pet insurance
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Retirement benefits
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Parental leave
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MML property discounts
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Advancement and promotion opportunities
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Community service opportunities
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Must meet the physical demands to perform critical job functions successfully; reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities
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Regularly required to talk or hear
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Use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
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Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
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Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold in a kitchen environment
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Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds
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Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus
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Noise level is usually moderate
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary (Based on Experience)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off
Required Skills
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Attention to Detail
Teamwork
Mentoring
Training
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Creativity in Menu Development
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Japanese
Casual Dining, Upscale Casual
Part of MML Hospitality
Located on Austin’s vibrant South Congress Ave., Neighborhood Sushi serves Japanese-inspired dishes in a casual & beautiful setting. The reimaged space was home to Lou Lambert’s Liberty Pie & Catering, where Larry McGuire got his start 20 years ago.
Neighborhood Sushi provides guests an approachable sushi experience with influences of Texas flavors, Japanese design and Austin hospitality. Fresh & light soups, salads and small plates follow traditional sushi bar inspirations. Enjoy a selection of crispy seafood and local vegetable tempura with a Hitachino on draft out back on the Congress facing Sake Garden.
Nigiri in classic cuts of Japanese Red Snapper, Sea Bream and Santa Barbara Uni are complemented by vegetarian preparations of Texas Sweet Corn topped with togarashi & serrano, and specialty bites like the Kushi Oyster with mignonette pickle. Rolls and hand rolls round out the menu with original arrangements of Grilled Enoki Mushrooms with yuzu kosho and Tempura Shrimp with coconut macadamia and purple shiso.
