FT - Culinary Professional Artist for Sushi by Bou - Westin Tempe

Crescent Careers•Tempe, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Westin Tempe is looking for a Culinary Professional Artist for Sushi by Bou to join their amazing Team. A Culinary Professional Artist for Sushi by Bou takes part in servicing guests around the Hotel and is part of a great team of helpful people who are passionate about delivering exceptional service. This task is to be handled in a friendly, courteous, timely, and professional manner resulting in an extremely high level of guest satisfaction. A Culinary Professional Artist for Sushi by Bou specializes in the preparation of traditional and modern sushi dishes. They are responsible for selecting high-quality ingredients, maintaining food safety standards, and delivering visually appealing and flavorful presentations. At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, they are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences they provide for their guests. They understand what it takes to be a part of something great and encourage associates to bring their true self to work every day, celebrating them and cheering them on in their career journey. They work hard to create and deliver on what associates need, including health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development, and travel discounts.

Requirements

Ability to communicate in English.
Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
Always maintain a professional appearance and manner.
Communicate well with guests.
Willingness to “pitch-in” and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Proven experience as a Sushi Cook or in a similar role.
Knowledge of sushi preparation techniques and food safety regulations.
Strong knife skills and attention to detail.
Creativity and passion for Japanese cuisine.
Standing for prolonged periods.
Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Ability to handle raw fish and sharp tools.
Finger/hand dexterity to operate food machinery.
Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule.
Valid Maricopa County Food Handler’s Card.

Nice To Haves

Culinary training or apprenticeship preferred.
Certification in food handling/safety is a plus.
Experience working in a Japanese restaurant is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Service guests around the Hotel in a friendly, courteous, timely, and professional manner, ensuring a high level of guest satisfaction.
Specialize in the preparation of traditional and modern sushi dishes.
Select high-quality ingredients.
Maintain food safety standards.
Deliver visually appealing and flavorful presentations.
Remain professional at all times and treat all guests and associates with courtesy and respect.
Adhere to hotel security policies and procedures, particularly regarding key controls, lifting heavy objects, using chemicals, and effectively reporting safety hazards and safety concerns.
Meet and strive to exceed hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality, and attendance.
Be adaptable to change in work area and in hotel procedures with a willingness to learn new skills and/or improve existing ones.
Have the ability to solve routine problems that occur on the job and ask for help whenever unsure how to do something.

Benefits

Team Member and Family Room Discounts for both Crescent Hotels and Resort and Marriott Hotels
Flexible Schedules
Career Growth & Development
Insurance Benefit Available for both Full Time and Part Time Team Members
401k Plan and Company Match Program
Vacation Pay
Sick Pay
Holiday Pay – Full Time Team Members
Amazing Recognition Programs/Giving Back – Community Outreach
Tuition Reimbursement
Health & wellness programs
Best in class learning and development
Travel discounts