Chef de Sushi

We are seeking a highly skilled Sushi Chef to join our team at Basin Harbor. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in traditional Japanese cuisine and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and creating traditional Sushi dishes according to our standard recipes using a variety of equipment and utensils. They will also be required to assemble and plate sushi, sashimi, maki rolls to produce aesthetically pleasing presentations.

Our Sushi Chef will provide an experiential opportunity to guests who may wish to watch their food being prepared. They will also be responsible for ensuring that assigned work areas and equipment are scrupulously clean and sanitary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare traditional Sushi dishes according to our standard recipes.
• Assemble and plate sushi, sashimi, maki rolls to produce aesthetically pleasing presentations.
• Provide an experiential opportunity to guests who may wish to watch their food being prepared.

Requirements:

• Ability to use, or learn to use all required equipment including specialty knives.
• Must have knowledge equal to 2 years' experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Work effectively in the absence of supervisor, self-directed work.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
• The ability to, at times, work in a fast-paced environment.
• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Work in a guest facing environment.
• Pass all Food Safety Certification requirements.

Estimated Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 per year