Sushi Cook

The h.wood Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discounts

Medical, Vision and Dental insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

The h.wood Group is opening Lady Delilah with a focus on sushi, rolls and bar-dining experiences. The Sushi Chef will work at the sushi bar and dining room, handling orders and crafting dishes in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have culinary arts training and solid sushi-making experience, with knife skills and a guest-focused approach. Must be 18+, with legal work eligibility in the United States; benefits include dining discounts and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Culinary arts education and training is preferred.
• Cooking and sushi-making experience required.
• Must have knife skills.
• Must be 18+ years of age and authorized to work in the United States.
• Strong communication, time-management and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers as they sit down.
• Prepare raw fish and other sushi ingredients.
• Roll and plate dishes for customers, taking note of individual requests.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Be friendly and hospitable with all guests.

Skills

Knife skills

Sushi preparation

Time management

Organizational abilities

Customer interaction

Education

Culinary arts education and training (preferred)

Job description

The h.wood Group is a Los Angeles based hospitality and lifestyle company with a diversified portfolio of upscale nightlife & restaurant concepts. The company is responsible for some of the most iconic brands in the world, including Delilah, The Nice Guy, and Bootsy Bellows, among many others. In addition to hospitality concepts, The h.wood Group offers corporate branding, catering, event production and marketing services. We are committed to providing a warm, inviting, and uniquely lavish experience for our diverse clientele. Our company is built on integrity, creating the world’s best restaurants, nightlife, and events.

ROLE SUMMARY

Opening this fall, Lady Delilah is looking for a talented Sushi Chef. The Sushi Chef will prepare sushi, rolls and dishes from the sushi bar, taking orders from those seated at the bar as well as from patrons in the restaurant. Our ideal candidate is comfortable with a variety of sushi, rolling, plating, and related cooking techniques and has experience working in a busy sushi restaurant. Advanced knife cutting skills are a must. We expect our sushi chefs to be friendly and interact with customers. As a guest facing employee maintaining a clean and professional appearance is a must.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet customers as they sit down.
• Prepare raw fish and other sushi ingredients.
• Roll and plate dishes for customers, taking note of individual requests.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Be friendly and hospitable with all guests.

REQUIREMENTS

• Culinary arts education and training (preferred).
• Cooking and sushi-making experience.
• Must have knife skills.
• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must have communication, time-management, and organizational abilities.

PERKS

• Company Dining Discounts
• Medical, Vision and Dental with company contribution offered the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
• Company sponsored Life and AD&D insurance.