Sushi Chef

Job Summary: Responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of other members of the sushi bar and sushi prep area in preparing, portioning, cooking and garnishing fine Japanese food dishes, according to company standards and special recipes.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for setting up, organizing and running the Sushi Bar and kitchen area according to Mr. Matsuhisa's guidelines and style.
• Responsible for working within the parameters of the company's budgeted food cost and menu costing guidelines.
• Ability to translate all menus in Japanese.
• Assist in providing Japanese Banquet Menus and other social functions when requested to by the Executive Chef..
• Ability to develop and train subordinates in Japanese cuisine.
• Set up a Japanese market list with internationally recognized quality products.
• Responsible for checking all Japanese perishable food items being delivered to the hotel.
• Direct and perform all responsibilities related to the position of sushi chef and demonstrate all Japanese cuisine produced through food tasting.
• Train and guide the dining room staff in proper Japanese service techniques in accordance with the Nobu style.
• Enforces the high standard of hygiene and sanitation in all food outlets producing Japanese Cuisine along with monitoring all Job Description guidelines throughout the Japanese sections.
• Perform all other reasonable tasks required.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of Japanese food and Sushi preparation, including the serving of customers at a sushi bar.
• Specialized knowledge and experience of Mr. Nobu Matsuhisa's cuisine, including all recipes, cooking style and presentation.
• Must have participated in an internationally recognized apprenticeship, culinary school or certifiable training institute.