Sushi Chef

Akari; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akari in New York is seeking a Sushi Chef de Partie to lead a station, ensure high-quality plating, and uphold the restaurant's standards. The role requires precise execution, clean work area, and strong teamwork with the Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine.

You will handle mise en place, follow standard recipes, accommodate guest requests, and communicate shortages. A culinary degree or equivalent experience in a Japanese fine dining setting, plus food safety certification, are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have culinary degree and/or equivalent practical working experience in a kitchen, preferably in a Japanese fine dining restaurant.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Food Safety certified.
• Able to be organized, manage time wisely and work with little to no direct supervision.
• Very high attention to detail.
• Sensitive to cultural nuances.
• Able to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance per company policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operations of your assigned station for that day.
• Assist in daily prep or other tasks assigned by Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine.
• Prepare mise en place and pars; use proper recipes and fresh products.
• Read and interpret dupes accurately.
• Communicate menu items, issues, or shortages with Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine.
• Accommodate guest requests; ensure requests are relayed to keep standards.
• Use standard recipes and plate presentations to maintain quality.
• Monitor items running low and notify the team.
• Maintain good relationships with back of house, front of house, staff and guests.
• Store all items properly at end of shift; label and date products.

Skills

Culinary degree

Kitchen experience

Japanese fine dining

Food Safety certified

Multilingual a plus

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

The Sushi Chef de Partie is responsible for running the day-to-day operation of a specific station while having an understanding of the other kitchen stations. The Sushi Chef de Partie will prepare high-quality food that meets the company’s standards, ensuring the station is clean and well-stocked.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain operations of your assigned station for that day
• Assist in daily prep or any other assigned item by the Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine
• Check and complete mis en place and pars and set up station using proper recipes and fresh product
• Read correctly all dupes that come in
• Communicate with Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine regarding menu items, problems, situations or shortages
• Accommodate guests’ request making sure that the Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine are aware of the request to be able to prepare it to our level of standards
• 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
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of the company and encourage other colleagues to do the same
• Perform other task or projects as assigned by management

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have culinary degree and/or equivalent practical working experience in a kitchen, preferably in a Japanese fine dining restaurant
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Food Safety certified
• Able to be organized, manage time wisely and work with little to no direct supervision
• Very high attention to detail
• Sensitive to cultural nuances
• Able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, fast paced environment
• Ability to maintain a clean and professional appearance as per company policies
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Multi-lingual is a plus

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