New Japanese Restaurant Opening (Sushi Cooks Wanted)

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 management

Qualifications:

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 plus

Schedule:

Weekday and weekend dinners.

If interested, please respond to job posting with your most recent resume. We look forward to hearing from you!