Sushi Cook III — Luxury Dining & Menu Innovation

Hotel Nikko San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanpai Bar and Lounge is looking for an experienced Sushi Cook to prepare, organize mise-en-place, and execute sushi and sashimi dishes for dinner service. You will ensure cleanliness and sanitation of the work area according to Health Department standards.

The role requires two years of sushi cook experience, strong knife skills, and the ability to read and follow recipes while communicating effectively in English with guests and staff.

Qualifications

• Two years of Sushi Cook experience, preferably in a high-volume, luxury hotel/restaurant.
• Accurate knife skills and ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to communicate in English with staff and guests.
• Direct reporting to the Restaurant Chef.
• Involved in developing sushi offerings and maintaining cooking acumen.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of work areas and equipment.
• Ensure proper stock rotation and reduce spoilage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize mise-en-place, and execute sushi and sashimi dishes.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas per Health Department standards.
• Interact with guests and hotel staff in a courteous, professional manner.
• Assist in rotating stock and preventing food spoilage.
• Communicate deficiencies in stock or quality to the Restaurant Chef.
• Work with various personalities with professionalism.
• Adhere to schedules, including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Sushi Cook experience

Knife skills

Read recipes

English communication

Organization

Analytical skills

Stock rotation

Sanitation

Job description

Kanpai Bar and Lounge is looking for an experienced Sushi Cook to prepare, organize mise-en-place, and execute sushi and sashimi dishes for dinner service. You will ensure cleanliness and sanitation of the work area according to Health Department standards.

The role requires two years of sushi cook experience, strong knife skills, and the ability to read and follow recipes while communicating effectively in English with guests and staff.