Line Cook - Katsuya LA Live

sbe Lifestyle Hospitality; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

sbe Lifestyle Hospitality in Los Angeles is seeking a Line Cook to ensure the highest quality food at all times. You will handle all tasks for your station: set up, stock, cook, present dishes, and maintain clean, organized work areas following recipes and SOPs.

The role requires at least two years of experience in a contemporary dining environment, 18+ years old, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting with strong communication and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of relevant experience in high-end dining.
• ANSI approved Food Handler Card and Responsible Beverage Service certification required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Set up, stock, cook, and present dishes per recipes and SOPs.
• Maintain sanitation, cleanliness, and proper storage; follow HACCP rules.
• Maintain organized work area and equipment.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with urgency.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Highly organized

Fast-paced environment

Hygiene & safety awareness

Education

ANSI Food Handler Card

Responsible Beverage Service certificate

Tools

Blender

Mandoline

Knives

Job description

sbe conceptualizes and develops innovative concepts that invite you to indulge in the extraordinary. As the global leader in “lifestyle hospitality,” we redefine the hospitality experience through innovation and collaboration. We ELEVATE THE EXTRAORDINARY.

A pioneering icon in lifestyle hospitality, sbe has become an international brand. As a multiplatform hospitality and nightlife company, we create innovative concepts and award-winning experiences. As incubators and operators, we develop globally acclaimed culinary brands, critically acclaimed restaurants, lounges, and nightclubs. What unites them is a continued commitment to innovation, and service, delivering an unparalleled experience that exceeds the highest of expectations and sets new industry standards. sbe conceptualizes and develops innovative concepts that invite you to INDULGE IN THE EXTRAORDINARY

Katsuya is truly a feast for the senses. With specialty cocktails, unique rolls, and spectacular sushi and sashimi platters, Chef Uechi skillfully translates Japanese flavors for the American palate. The superb talent and exacting precision of Katsuya has changed the face of Japanese cuisine. Katsuya analyzed the eating habits of the American public and stepped outside of what is considered traditional Japanese cuisine, mixing it with California-style cuisine. This innovation ignited a new sushi trend that spread like wildfire throughout the industry.

Role Overview

Line Cook is responsible for ensuring the highest quality food is served at all times. The Line Cook handles all aspects of their assigned cooking station – sets up, stock product, cook, and presents dishes according to recipes, cleans, sanitizes, and maintains equipment, utensils, and tools.

• Respects all food products and ensure proper storage and rotation are practiced daily in accordance with SOP’s, local Health Department and HACCP regulations
• Follows specifications, recipes and execution of all SOPs & recipe guides to ensure flavor, quality, size and presentation of products meet the venue’s standards
• Maintains a clean and organized work area at all times and is in compliance with the established sanitation standards of superior personal hygiene
• Follows all company policies and procedures including food safety program and safety and security
• Understands safe usage and cleanliness of tools and smallwares – ie: blender, mandoline, knives, etc.
• Must be a highly organized individual with the ability to handle numerous tasks at a time
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Maintains a "sense of urgency" attitude for the completion of responsibilities/tasks

Desired Qualifications

• Prefer a minimum of two (2) years experience in a contemporary dining restaurant
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand or walk a minimum eight (8)-hour shift and work inside assigned bar area in the venue.
• Must be able to twist, tow (push or pull), reach, bend climb and carry objects as necessary.
• Must be able to lift and carry 25-50 pounds.
• Must be able to work inside and outside at all times of the year as needed, based upon business volumes.

Work Authorization

Must be able to provide documentation that shows you are authorized to work in the United States. Must be eighteen (18) years of age.

Education / Experience / Credentials

Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in high-end, service-focused environment. It is the employee's responsibility to secure and maintain the current status of all required certificates, licenses, or registrations when required by local, state, or federal government agencies. ANSI approved Food Handler Card and Responsible Beverage Service certificate recognized by the ABC.

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement

We are an equal-opportunity employer who is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We believe in, embrace, and abide by the spirit, as well as, to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Our policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, internships, and apprenticeship. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.