Sushi Chef Central West End

Drunken Fish; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discounts

Opportunity for Fast Advancement

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Drunken Fish is seeking a dedicated sushi chef to prepare high-quality sushi in a fast-paced kitchen. You will adhere to our recipes and maintain strict cleanliness while handling high-cost ingredients.

The role requires strong attention to detail, ability to follow directions, and flexibility to support catering and events as needed. Join our growing team and contribute to a positive, energetic dining experience.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required.
• 2+ years professional kitchen experience preferred, sushi experience a plus.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Flexible schedule including on-call, days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with management and team.
• Ensure proper preparation, promptness, freshness, and quality of food.
• Follow recipes with correct measuring, weighing, and mixing of ingredients.
• Prepare raw fish in an appropriate manner.
• Make sushi rice with proper form and consistency.
• Monitor inventory and assist with restocking or prep.
• Maintain hygiene and safe food handling practices.
• Keep kitchen clean and organized.
• Plate, garnish, and present dishes.
• Assist with catering and offsite events.

Skills

Advanced food safety

Attention to detail

Professional appearance

Multitasking

Time management

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Hiring good people, training them for excellence, and giving them room to grow is what sets us apart from others. We are looking for friendly, dependable, honest, hardworking individuals to complement our positive culture and team. At So Hospitality Group, we want to bring together caring, intelligent, innovative people who love to serve and lead others and are looking to join a growing company. So Hospitality Group currently consists of 3 different restaurant brands in multiple cities and growing, so your opportunities are endless!

Job Summary

Sushi chefs will be responsible for preparing high-quality sushi dishes for our guests while adhering to Drunken Fish recipes and maintaining an exceptionally clean kitchen. Sushi chefs will also manage proper food handling and proper storage of these high-cost ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with BKEY and management team
• Ensure proper preparation, promptness, freshness, and quality of food and adherence to the highest quality food preparation
• Follow recipes, including proper measuring, weighing, and mixing of ingredients dictated by the training manual and prep recipe sheets
• Prepare raw fish in an appropriate manner
• Make sushi rice with proper form and consistency
• Monitor inventory of supplies and handle restocking or prep work in a timely manner
• Implement hygiene policies and safe food handling practices
• Handle and properly store all ingredients and food
• Maintain a clean kitchen
• Plate, garnish, and arrange final presentations of dishes
• Assist with any other needs that may arise
• Coordinate preparation of food for large catering onsite and offsite events
• Assist with catering and deliveries offsite
• Ensure that all opening and closing tasks are completed smoothly and thoroughly
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workplace
• Accommodate allergies, dietary needs and special requests
• Assist with marketing events, such as wedding shows, trade shows, offsite events, charity events, etc. as needed
• Follow all federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations outlined by management and the Employee Handbook

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of food professional principles and standards
• Extreme attention to detail and quality
• Uphold personal appearances and professionalism and train this standard to employees
• Follow through with all assigned tasks and be flexible to accommodate quickly to newly assigned duties, including duties which may include other So Hospitality Group brands
• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations and excellent problem solving abilities
• Ability to follow verbal directions and also give clear verbal directions
• Ability to multitask and excellent time management skills
• Ability to work positively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to be on your feet and alert for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed

Required Qualifications

• 18 years or older
• Education: High school or equivalent
• High energy and passion for the industry
• 2+ years professional kitchen experience preferred, sushi experience a plus
• Reliable transportation
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including on-call, days, nights, weekends and holidays

Benefits/Perks

• Employee Discounts
• Opportunity for Fast Advancement
• Competitive Pay