Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Matsuyoi is looking for a highly personable and energetic counter sushi chef with a passion for Japanese food to be a part of our opening team. Must have previous sushi experience. Matsuyoi is the intimate, progressive dining experience that resides above its sister restaurant, Nami Nori.
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for preparing and making all dishes for dine-in guests. Work in tandem with the counter servers and counter chefs to provide the best guest experience. Based on the progressive menu, pace the meal, prepare dishes and serve guests at the counter. Interact directly with guests to enhance their dining experience. Communicate with front of house team members. This is a tipped position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Make and serve progressive menu items at guest facing counter
Connect with each guest at the counter to ensure a special and unique dining experience
Communicate with servers and managers regarding any extra orders, allergies, or guest updates
Take orders from guests when necessary (ex: a server is not present and the guest has asked for something)
Assist in training and leading Matsuyoi counter chefs
Assist Chef de Cuisine with delegating prep
Ensure the counter stations are set up and properly stocked with prepped items before and during service
Ensure that all food products have been prepared correctly and are made to perfection per Matsuyoi's recipes and standards and with careful attention to any special dietary restriction or approved special request
Maintain appropriate portion-control per recipes
Maintain cleanliness and sanitization of food preparation area
Maintain proper storing temperatures according to DOH regulations
Follow proper rotation procedures according to DOH regulations - FIFO
Complete daily side work opening and closing checklists
Support and assist your fellow team members whenever possible
Communicate problems and ideas to Chef on Duty and/or Manager on Duty
Clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation, and report necessary equipment repair and maintenance to Chef on Duty
BENEFITS
Compensation: Commission plus hourly wage
40 hours vacation time after 2 years of employment for full-time employees
Commuter benefits
Employee dining discounts
Additional incentives for job performance
Opportunity to grow professionally with a growing company
ABOUT YOU
Great passion for cooking and hospitality
Positive attitude
Strong work ethic
Flexible availability (able to work nights, weekends, and holidays)
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to multitask
Exceptional team player
1+ year of sushi chef experience