Sushi Cook

LP Hospitality Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

401K plan with company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Commuter benefits

Referral program

Employee assistance program

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Lobster Place Seafood Hall, part of LP Hospitality Group, seeks an experienced Sushi Chef to join a fast-paced, guest-focused team in Chelsea Market, NYC. You will craft sushi, setup and break down the bar, maintain a clean workstation, and deliver outstanding plates with care.

You should have 1+ years in a sushi bar, knife skills, and be able to work nights and weekends. We offer competitive pay ($20/hr), tips up to $10/hr, paid breaks, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in a sushi bar as a Sushi Chef.
• Excellent knife skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, learn quickly and show initiative.
• Good time management and communication skills.
• Understanding of NYC health department codes.
• Willing to learn and retain knowledge from Chef.
• Willing to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Makes sushi boxes.
• Setup and breakdown of the sushi bar area.
• Maintains a clean and organized workstation.
• Prepares ingredients for the sushi bar including breaking down and portioning tuna loins, Hamachi loins and salmon.
• Makes all cuts of fish loin and fillets used in sushi making.
• Assists the executive sushi chef as directed.
• Reads tickets and prepares customer orders.
• Presents and plates excellent food for service.
• Stores and keeps track of sushi inventory items.
• Cleans and sanitizes work area.
• Interacts with guests in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with all co-workers.
• Follows work schedule.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Excellent knife skills

Experience in sushi bar

Fast-paced environment

Time management

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Flexibility nights/weekends

Job description

Are you a skillful, professional, and dedicated sushi chef looking for a positive, welcoming, and fast-paced work environment? Do you want highly competitive pay and benefits, a steady schedule, and teammates and chefs who have your back? Are you looking for a workplace where you can grow and thrive? Then a Sushi Chef role at Lobster Place Seafood Hall is a great opportunity for you.

About Us:

• We are a unique, beloved operation that includes the Michelin-acclaimed Cull & Pistol Oyster Bar and the one-of-a-kind Lobster Place Seafood Hall, all under one roof.
• Our seafood-focused menu, high-quality sushi, and human-centered hospitality helps make us the most visited food destination in Chelsea Market.
• We’ve been taking care of our guests and each other since 1974 – and we’re proud of a culture that emphasizes both excellence and compassion.

Pay & Benefits:

• Sushi Chef - Rate- $20.00/hr
• plus up to $10/hr in Tips
• Paid breaks
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance benefits.
• Company paid life insurance.
• 401K plan w/ company match.
• In addition to Paid Sick Leave, Lobster Place provides generous paid time off depending on position and tenure.
• Employee Discounts
• Commuter Benefits.
• Referral Program- $600 Bonus if you refer a successful hire.
• Employee Assistance Program to help promote well-being and enhance quality of life for you and your family.
• Opportunities for advancement

About You:

• You take pride in making great sushi as a Sushi Chef
• As a Sushi Chef, you enjoy interacting with guests and making them feel welcome.
• You value a workplace where you look out for your co-workers, and they look out for you.
• You want to learn and grow while balancing your personal life with a good-paying job as sushi chef

Responsibilities:

• Makes sushi boxes.
• Setup and breakdown of the sushi bar area.
• Maintains a clean and organized workstation
• Prepares ingredients for the sushi bar including breaking down and portioning of tuna loins, Hamachi loins and salmon.
• Makes all cuts of fish loin and fillets which are used in sushi making.
• Assists the executive sushi chef as directed.
• Reads tickets and prepares customer orders.
• Presents and plates excellent food for service.
• Stores and keeps track of sushi inventory items.
• Cleans and sanitizes work area.
• Interacts with guests in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with all co-workers.
• Follows work schedule.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 1+ years experience in a sushi bar environment as a Sushi Chef.
• Excellent knife skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, learn quickly and show initiative.
• Good time management and communication skills.
• Understanding of NYC health department codes.
• Willing to learn and retain knowledge from Chef
• Willing to work nights and weekends.

LP Hospitality Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is determined based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.