Job Description

Matsuyoi is looking for 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 

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