Lead Sushi Cook- Soho House West Hollywood

Soho House & Co. • West Hollywood, CA

125d • $34 - $35

About The Position

At Soho House, a Lead Sushi Cook is responsible for assisting the Sushi Chef, Executive Sous and Executive Chef with inventory, supervision of staff, food preparation and executing quality and consistent dishes. The Lead Sushi Cook supervises staff in the absence of Sous Chef and has the experience to manage the different stations. A successful Lead Sushi Cook is passionate about food and people, providing a positive influence and atmosphere for all kitchen employees. Knowledgeable on food safety and quality control, directing the service and expediting food, as well as setting pace in the kitchen are amongst the highest priorities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 to 4+ years kitchen experience and proven leader within previous teams
• Strong understanding of professional cooking and Sushi skills
• Food handler’s certificate
• Strong communicator, collaborator and motivator with ability to build professional relationships with all leaders and kitchen team
• Proactive, team-player who can work well independently as well as on a team
• Flexible schedule and ability to work morning, night, weekend and holidays (as needed)
• Ability to multitask and work in a demanding, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Well-versed on all menu items and able to produce consistent and quality dishes in fast-paced and demanding environments
• Assist with inventory and purchasing to support the kitchen operating at a sustainable food cost
• Overseeing wastage, cooking temps and quality to reduce additional costs, making all line staff aware of the cost of product and how it contributes to the profit and loss of the company
• Production and a-la-carte dish(s) execution, including weekend feast ideas and family meal
• Supervise staff on the line and delegate tasks as needed while ensuring proper procedure is followed when clocking in and out for shifts as well as breaks
• Support Executive Chef and Executive Sous with end of shift reports and handover sheets
• Maintain company target goals and consistent experience for Soho House Standards for service; 3-8-10
• Influencer and positive under pressure, providing a welcoming work environment that increases staff morale
• Train and educate new and existing team members on 'Cook House'
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager

Benefits

• Health Care + 401K: Full-time employees are eligible for full benefits; Medical, Dental, and Vision as well as a Retirement fund with a 2% match
• Paid Time Off: Full-Time Employees have sick days + vacation days
• Career Development: Soho House can progress your career domestically or internationally as well as managerially or technically
• Soho Impact: Empowering the Soho House Community to make positive change, through mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach, and sustainability
• Learning & Development: An extensive range of internally and externally run courses are available for all employees
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Celebrating our passion for food and drink with monthly calendars and events available to all
• Team Events: Monthly fun events including fitness sessions, cinema screenings, and art classes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees