Sushi Chef - BAR

Shakou Restaurants; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Shakou Restaurants in Barrington, IL is seeking a Sushi Chef to lead the preparation, production, and presentation of sushi, maki, nigiri and sashimi with attention to quality and consistency. You will work under the Head Sushi Chef, maintain food safety standards, stock and organize kitchen stations, and support daily line operations to ensure timely, high-quality service for guests.

Qualifications include food handler certification, strong communication, neat appearance, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Well-organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Complies with portioning controls and food safety standards.
• Maintains clean, safe work areas and follows sanitation guidelines.
• Promotes a positive, collaborative culture among staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi, maki, nigiri, and sashimi according to recipes and requests.
• Follow portioning controls and maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Plate presentations and line setup as directed by Executive/Head Sushi Chef.
• Communicate any concerns or challenges to the Head Sushi Chef.
• Wash and handle raw foods safely and maintain proper hold times in refrigeration.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer服务

Well-organized

Multi-task oriented

Food safety

Team collaboration

Neat appearance

Basic reading and writing

Education

Food Handlers certificate

Job description

Sushi Chefs are responsible for the preparation, production, and presentation of all menu items with a focus on sushi, maki, nigiri, and sashimi.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare food items and ingredients needed for menu items (including but not limited to sushi, maki, nigiri, and sashimi) according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests as directed by the Head Sushi Chef.
• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels and maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Prepare plate presentations, correctly set up according to tickets, or as directed by the Executive Chef or Head Sushi Chef.
• Open line of communication with the Head Sushi Chef, including any concerns or challenges in fulfilling orders or tickets.
• Wash and clean raw food products; follow proper hold times for refrigerated products placing them back in coolers timely.
• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Responsible for the setup, operation, breakdown, and cleaning of all kitchen equipment.
• Assists with stocking and organizing daily and weekly deliveries and setting up the restaurant kitchen stations.
• Assist the Head Sushi Chef as directed.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Report to work in a neat and clean uniform; maintain well-groomed hair and personal hygiene as established by company policy.
• Food Handlers certificates are required.
• Basic reading and writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Well-organized.
• Multi-task oriented.
• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels and maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Comply and execute all workplace safety, including knives, and sanitation guidelines and procedures.
• Promote a positive and collaborative employee culture designed to support customer needs.

Education and Experience

• No previous Sushi Chef experience is necessary but preferred.
• Depending on experience, could be required to shadow another Sushi Chef as training.
• Must pass a written test regarding Shakou’s menu.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time

Location Barrington

This position is currently accepting applications.