Sushi Sous Chef

Groot Hospitality; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Groot Hospitality in Miami seeks a highly skilled Sushi Sous Chef to prepare sushi in accordance with health regulations and restaurant standards. You will handle traditional rice prep, fish prep, and customize orders while ensuring quality, safety, and exceptional guest experience; weekend and holiday shifts required.

Responsibilities include cutting, inspecting seafood quality, preparing sushi dishes, maintaining cleanliness, inventory, and equipment sterilization, plus collaboration with

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts or ACF certification preferred.
• Experience in upscale sushi restaurants required.
• Valid food handler's license and strong food safety knowledge.
• Must work well under pressure and stand long hours.
• Excellent time-management and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Expertly cutting, slicing, and filleting different kinds of fish.
• Inspecting quality of fruits, vegetables, and fish for sushi prep.
• Preparing various sushi dishes according to guidelines and safety standards.
• Maintaining a clean work environment to prevent contamination.
• Taking inventory of food supplies and reporting issues with equipment.
• Sterilizing utensils and communicating with waitstaff for special requests.

Skills

Culinary Arts degree

ACF certification

Upscale sushi experience

Food handler's license

Food safety knowledge

Work under pressure

Stand for long periods

Time management

Customer service

Education

Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

ACF certification

Job description

Description

Groot Hospitality employs team members who demonstrate a passion for hospitality and dedication to company values and customer service. We are a diverse organization that provides the opportunity to excel in a fast-paced multicultural environment. We are always looking for passionate people who embrace our belief in hospitality, company growth, and customer experience. Our commitment to diversity, teamwork, and integrity indicates the service we provide to our guests. We offer career opportunities with work/life balances, as well as a rewarding career experience.

Description

Groot Hospitality employs team members who demonstrate a passion for hospitality and dedication to company values and customer service. We are a diverse organization that provides the opportunity to excel in a fast-paced multicultural environment. We are always looking for passionate people who embrace our belief in hospitality, company growth, and customer experience. Our commitment to diversity, teamwork, and integrity indicates the service we provide to our guests. We offer career opportunities with work/life balances, as well as a rewarding career experience.

We are looking to hire a highly skilled Sushi Sous Chef to prepare sushi dishes in accordance with food health and safety regulations and restaurant standards. The Sushi Sous Chef’s responsibilities include preparing traditional Japanese sushi rice, chopping, slicing, and filleting various kinds of fish, and placing orders for supplies as needed. You should also be able to customize customers’ orders according to preferences and food allergy considerations.

Due to the nature of our business, this position is required to work weekends and holidays.

General Duties And Responsibilities

The day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Expertly cutting, slicing, and filleting different types of fish.


• Inspecting the quality of fruits, vegetables, and fish used to prepare sushi dishes and informing the Executive Chef when quality is sub-standard.


• Preparing various types of sushi dishes according to established guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety.


• Maintaining a clean work environment to prevent food contamination.


• Regularly taking inventory of food supplies and other products.


• Reporting any problems with kitchen equipment to the manager on duty.


• Sterilizing all utensils, instruments, and equipment used in sushi preparation before every use.


• Communicating with waitstaff to ensure that special requests and food allergy considerations are met.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts or American Culinary Federation (ACF) certification is preferred.


• Proven experience working in upscale sushi restaurants.


• Valid food handler's license.


• Sound knowledge of food safety regulations.


• The ability to work under pressure.


• The ability to stand for long periods of time.


• Excellent time-management skills.


• Exceptional customer service skills.