Sushi Chef

Job Description

Baru:

Website: barusushi.com

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Overview:

Baru Sushi is a Japanese inspired restaurant and bar. Sophisticated yet approachable. With a 30 seat central bar, a 10 seat omakase bar, and 80 seat dining room. Providing an energetic late night cocktail scene with a plush environment. Welcoming sushi lovers and socializers alike in a sophisticated yet approachable dining experience. We welcome you to stay-drink- and unwind with friends long into the night.

We are looking to hire a highly-skilled sushi chef to prepare sushi dishes in accordance with food health and safety regulations and restaurant standards. The sushi chefs responsibilities include preparing traditional Japanese sushi rice, chopping, slicing, and filleting various kinds of fish, and placing orders for supplies as needed. You should also be able to customize customers orders according to preferences and food allergy considerations.

To be successful as a sushi chef, you should ensure that all ingredients used in dishes are of the highest quality. Ultimately, an exceptional sushi chef should work well under pressure and maintain restaurant standards during busy periods.

Will report to executive sushi chef and executive chef.

Sushi Chef Responsibilities:

Expertly cutting, slicing, and filleting different types of fish.

Inspecting the quality of fruits, vegetables, and fish used to prepare sushi dishes and informing the Executive Chef when quality is sub-standard.

Preparing various types of sushi dishes according to established guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety.

Maintaining a clean work environment in order to prevent food contamination.

Regularly taking inventory of food supplies and other products.

Reporting any problems with kitchen equipment to the manager on duty.

Sterilizing all utensils, instruments, and equipment used in sushi preparation before every use.

Communicating with wait staff to ensure that special requests and food allergy considerations are met.

Sushi Chef Requirements:

Proven experience working in upscale sushi restaurants.

Sound knowledge of food safety regulations.

The ability to work under pressure.

The ability to stand for long periods of time.

Excellent time-management skills.

Exceptional customer service skills.

Previous experience as a fine dining restaurant cook preferred

ServeSafe or Food Handlers certification preferred

Effective communication skills

Ability to lift 50+ lbs

Excellent knife skills. Owning your own knives is a plus