Executive Sushi Chef Job at Omakase, San Francisco, CA

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  • Omakase
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Job Title: Executive Sushi Chef

Department:  Back of House
Reports to:
Corporate Executive Chef
Salary: 
$100,000-110,000 annually, discretionary annual bonus
Status:
Full-time, Exempt

 

Location (Job Location) : 

Omakase & Okane, 665 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94103




Company Overview:
Omakase Restaurant Group is the brainchild of co-founder and CEO Kash Feng, a Xi'an born entrepreneur with an inclination for hospitality. Multi-concept in nature, the Omakase Restaurant Group serves the Bay Area and prides itself on offering the highest caliber Asian and American cuisine that remains quintessentially Californian.


Job Summary
The Executive Sushi Chef is responsible for all culinary activities at Omakase and Okane. This position oversees the daily operations of both restaurants including but not limited to ordering, inventory, hiring, training, menu development and expediting service and working service. Must execute superior culinary skills and uphold the highest standards of excellence.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities



  • Create an entertaining and special experience, positively interacting with guests during service
  • Know the proper methods of cutting and preparing fish, meat, vegetables and sauce
  • Handle fish and ingredients for sushi preparation
  • Select fresh and superior ingredients, continually checking the quality of raw and cooked products
  • Develop recipes, plan menus, and design plate presentations
  • Assist kitchen staff with food prep and creation
  • Instruct cooks on preparation, cooking and garnishing of food
  • Assist in special function menu planning
  • Display leadership by providing a positive work environment, counseling employees as appropriate, and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management
  • Maintenance and sharpening of knives
  • Push the limits in creativity for both signature dishes and upcoming menu changes
  • In tune with the latest trends, craft appealing presentations
  • Perform daily, weekly and monthly inventories, ordering food and supplies when needed
  • Train and motivate staff
  • Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards
  • Review weekly schedules to meet forecast and budget
  • Attend the required meetings and other administrative sessions

 

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Omakase Restaurant Group reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Omakase Restaurant Group or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all inclusive.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in openly preparing and presenting Japanese cuisine.
  • Extensive product knowledge.
  • Interest in and familiarity with local or unique ingredients.
  • Superior knife skills.
  • Knowledge of Japanese culture, tradition and language.
  • Must possess a strong dedication toward learning and motivation to progress in a Michelin-Star fine dining environment.

 

Prerequisites for Employment:

  • Valid manager level California ServSafe Food Handler Certification

 

Work Environment

This job mainly operates on the floor during restaurant hours, with occasional travel required to attend meetings and events, or to fulfill other duties as needed.

 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the Executive Sushi Chef is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. Frequently it is required to use hands and arms to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The Executive Sushi Chef must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Executive Sushi Chef to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Omakase Restaurant Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category. Omakase Restaurant Group will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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