Sushi Sous Chef, Kaia

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The Sushi Sous Chef is responsible for the food quality and execution by participating in the creation and prep of all menu items. The Sushi Sous Chef will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of sushi production, ordering ingredients, food preparation, and kitchen management. The successful candidate must have extensive experience working in a sushi restaurant as well as a demonstrated ability to lead a team. Works to continually improve guest satisfaction. Must ensure SNHD sanitation and food standards are achieved.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Prepare all menu items according to approved recipes in timely manner.
• Exhibit excellent time-management skills in food item preparation and customer service skills.
• Recommend menu items or ingredients complement well together.
• Understands all positions well enough to perform all stations within the kitchen
• Work as a member of the team to ensure success in all areas of the restaurant.
• Butcher and process fish and seafood according to Executive Chef's/Head Chef specific guidelines.
• Discard any leftover items that cannot or should not be saved.
• Inventory all fish and seafood items.
• Properly store all fish and seafood
• Maintain station and prep are all menu items in accordance directives given by the Executive Chef.
• Maintain a hygienic and safe work environment at all times.
• Fill in where needed to ensure that service standards and efficient operations are met.
• Report to work punctually
• Ensure that equipment is maintained as outlined in the restaurant's safety and preventive maintenance programs.
• Monitors the quality of raw food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
• Work with local suppliers for purchasing of food, dry goods, supplies, etc.
• Manages inventory, COG's, labor, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.