Sushi Chef - Central West End

Drunken Fish•St. Louis, MO

15h•$17 - $23

About The Position

Hiring good people, training them for excellence, and giving them room to grow is what sets us apart from others. We are looking for friendly, dependable, honest, hardworking individuals to complement our positive culture and team. At So Hospitality Group, we want to bring together caring, intelligent, innovative people who love to serve and lead others and are looking to join a growing company. So Hospitality Group currently consists of 3 different restaurant brands in multiple cities and growing, so your opportunities are endless! Sushi chefs will be responsible for preparing high-quality sushi dishes for our guests while adhering to Drunken Fish recipes and maintaining an exceptionally clean kitchen. Sushi chefs will also manage proper food handling and proper storage of these high cost ingredients.

Requirements

18 years or older
Education: High school or equivalent
High energy and passion for the industry
2+ years professional kitchen experience preferred, sushi experience a plus
Reliable transportation
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including on-call, days, nights, weekends and holidays
Advanced knowledge of food professional principles and standards
Extreme attention to detail and quality
Uphold personal appearances and professionalism and train this standard to employees
Follow through with all assigned tasks and be flexible to accommodate quickly to newly assigned duties, including duties which may include other So Hospitality Group brands
Ability to remain calm under stressful situations and excellent problem solving abilities
Ability to follow verbal directions and also give clear verbal directions
Ability to multitask and excellent time management skills
Ability to work positively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to be on your feet and alert for extended periods of time
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed

Responsibilities

Work closely with BKEY and management team
Ensuring proper preparation, promptness, freshness, and quality of food and adherence to the highest quality food preparation
Following recipes, including proper measuring, weighing, and mixing of ingredients dictated by the training manual and prep recipe sheets
Prepares raw fish in an appropriate manner
Makes sushi rice with perform form and consistency
Monitors inventory of supplies and handles restocking or prep work in a timely manner
Implementing hygiene policies and safe food handling practices
Handle and properly store all ingredients and food
Maintaining a clean kitchen
Plating, garnishing, and arranging final presentations of dishes
Assist with any other needs that may arise
Coordinating preparation of food for large catering onsite and offsite events
Assisting with catering and deliveries offsite
Ensure that all opening and closing tasks are completed smoothly and thoroughly
Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workplace
Accommodating allergies, dietary needs and special requests
Assist with any marketing events, such as wedding shows, trade shows, offsite events, charity events, etc. as needed
Follows all federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations outlined by management and the Employee Handbook