Counter Sushi Chef — Hand Roll Bar (Meal Discounts)

OMAKAI; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance reimbursement

Free parking

Dedicated onboarding/training program

Meal discounts

Job summary

OMAKAI Hand Roll Bar is hiring Counter Sushi Chefs who will serve guests directly at the counter, handling hand rolls with speed and care while explaining menu items. You should have at least one year of restaurant experience or a strong willingness to learn, and be comfortable engaging guests during service.

You'll work in a busy, lively counter environment, maintaining recipe accuracy, knife handling, and speedy service, with training provided for certifications and hand roll techniques.

Qualifications

• One year of restaurant experience is required, or a strong willingness to learn.
• Japanese cuisine knowledge is welcome but not required.
• SafeServe or food handling, alcohol serving, allergy compliance, and sexual harassment prevention certifications required, and all can be obtained during training. We cover the cost of the sexual harassment prevention certificate.
• Comfortable with a knife for portioning and prep work, and willing to learn our hand roll technique if you have not done this work before.
• Comfortable working in full view of guests, explaining hand rolls and ingredients and answering questions while you keep up with tickets.
• Able to learn and memorize the entire food menu in detail, including ingredients, preparation, and presentation.
• Able to maintain both quality and speed through a rush.
• Reliable transportation to and from the restaurant.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Station Prep and Mise en Place
• Prep and maintain every ingredient the counter needs for service
• Have the counter station fully stocked, labeled, and organized before service begins
• Replenish prep throughout service so the station never runs short mid shift
• Keep fish and all product at proper temperature and follow every handling and storage step
• Flag product that is past its window or a labeling error immediately
• Hand Roll Execution
• Execute every hand roll to OMAKAI Hand Roll Bar standards on composition and portioning
• Hand each roll across at the moment it is at its best so the nori stays crispy
• Hold temperature, visual appeal, and quality on every roll
• Never serve a roll that has been sitting, and never send an open hand roll
• Hold pace and roll quality through a full counter without cutting a portion or skipping a step
• Counter Hospitality and Hand Roll Explanation
• Engage the guests seated in front of you throughout service
• Explain hand rolls and ingredients, and answer questions about the menu and preparation
• Read the guest and adjust, giving a first timer a full walkthrough and a regular their usual
• Keep a calm, friendly presence at the counter even during a rush
• Offer a comparable option when an ingredient runs low rather than telling a guest we are out
• All Shifts
• Follow our recipe books and standard operating procedures exactly, on every item, every shift
• Prepare sushi rice to recipe when the shift calls for it, including washing, cooking, cutting, and seasoning
• Complete opening, running, and closing side work, including breaking down and resetting the station for the next service and storing food properly
• Minimize waste of fish, food, and supplies
• Support inventory and ordering accuracy, including checking that deliveries match what was ordered
• Coordinate with the Counter Chef Captain, servers, and the rest of the counter to keep service moving
• Contribute to training newer chefs when needed

Skills

Guest interaction

Knife handling

Communication under rush

Attention to detail

Tools

SafeServe

Job description

OMAKAI Hand Roll Bar is hiring Counter Sushi Chefs who will serve guests directly at the counter, handling hand rolls with speed and care while explaining menu items. You should have at least one year of restaurant experience or a strong willingness to learn, and be comfortable engaging guests during service.

You'll work in a busy, lively counter environment, maintaining recipe accuracy, knife handling, and speedy service, with training provided for certifications and hand roll techniques.