Dozo by Tender Mercy seeks an experienced fulltime Sushi Chef Dayton OH

Mis en Place; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-profile restaurant group seeks an experienced Sushi Chef for their unique dining experience. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, creativity, and a commitment to hospitality. This role offers collaborative influence and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Paid weekly

Growth-based quarterly bonuses

Profit sharing

Medical

401K

Company dining perks

Employee referral program

Free Parking

Easily accessible by public transportation

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in sushi creation and processing high-end fish.
• Knowledge of sushi types and rolling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Coaching, training, and culinary development.
• Menu creation and maintaining food costs.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Team Leadership

Attention to Detail

Job description

* A high-profile restaurant group that emphasizes a strong, people-first culture, encourages work-life balance, and offers multi-unit growth potential *

Dozo by Tender Mercy in Dayton, OH, seeks an experienced full-time Sushi Chef.

Who we are: Downtown Dayton’s underground sushi experience and home of THE TOUR, our rotating chef’s tasting menu.

We are transforming independent restaurant culture by prioritizing our people, fostering growth and collaboration, providing unmatched compensation packages, and emphasizing work-life balance.

Candidate summary: The ideal candidate loves food, is creative, and is passionate about hospitality. You take pride in the quality of your work and desire to be part of something special.

This position offers significant collaborative creative influence and control, focusing on coaching, training, and culinary development.

Company culture:

• Engaging
• Fun
• Progressive

Position:

• Sushi Chef

Compensation:

• $55-65K salary
• Paid weekly
• Growth-based quarterly bonuses
• Profit sharing
• Medical
• 401K

Other incentives:

• Company dining perks
• Employee referral program
• Free Parking
• Easily accessible by public transportation

Schedule requirements:

• Approximately 40hr/wk
• Tuesday – Saturday
• 2:00pm to 10:00pm

Language requirements:

• English

Experience required:

• 2+ years of experience creating elevated sushi and processing high-end fish in an upscale casual or fine dining restaurant.
• Knowledge of various sushi types and sushi-rolling techniques
• Food safety knowledge (certification preferred)
• Menu creation
• Follow written recipes and instructions
  
• P & L management (maintaining food costs, maximizing profitability)
• Ordering & receiving, inventory
• Purveyor management
• Staff training and motivation
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures
• Must be able to work in a standing position
• Staff management of < 5 employees

Who you are:

• Excellent communicator (able to give and receive feedback well)
• Respectful of fellow employees and guests
• Kind and personable
• Has a "servant's heart" (selfless - focused on others)
• Stays calm under pressure
  
• Thrives well leading a team
• Thrives well on a team
• Self-motivated
• Repetitive task-oriented
• An eye for the smallest of details (accuracy)
• Works clean and efficiently
  
• Good work habits (organized, punctual, reliable)
• Stable work history

How to apply:

• Please submit your resume for consideration
• Please include your full name and current contact info
• Please submit 2 industry-related references and their email addresses from previous supervisors
• Verification of employment eligibility is required