Sushi Chef

High Tide Seafood Bar and Grill; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

High Tide Seafood Bar and Grill is seeking a Sushi Chef to prepare sauces and sushi items, primarily at the sushi bar in front of guests. You will ensure correct portioning, maintain cleanliness, and provide a fun, inviting experience for guests.

The role requires 2+ years in kitchen prep, strong English communication, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Join our team to deliver consistent quality and engage with guests in a lively setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in kitchen prep and cooking.
• 6 months in a similar capacity or role.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with manager, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods (up to 8 hours).
• Read, write and communicate clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and seat them at the sushi bar.
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, vegetables and other items for cooking.
• Ensure quality and portion control of all dishes.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the sushi bar area and equipment.
• Follow plate presentation, garnishes and recipe specifications.
• Assist in closing responsibilities and follow closing checklist.

Skills

Clear communication

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Food safety

Job description

Summary of Position:

The Sushi Chef is responsible for preparing sauces and sushi items for our guests in accordance with the restaurant's food preparations and service guidelines. Primarily works in front of guests while preparing food at the sushi bar and ensuring a fun and inviting experience. Monitors and ensures the correct portioning of food prepared and maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of the sushi bar area and equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Greets and welcomes guest upon arrival and when seated at the sushi bar area.
• Adheres to company uniform policy being a guest facing position.
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, oven, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepares items for broiling, grilling, frying, sauteing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Closes the station properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assist others in closing the kitchen.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Head Chef or manager-on-duty.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity or role.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with manager, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.