The Watermark Hotel

PM Sushi Chef - Naisho Room at The Watermark

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

weekly pay
Leaders of the month/year
Annual performance appraisals
Wage increase opportunities
Annual Team Member Banquets
Team member engagement survey
Discounted room rates for team members

Job Description

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is a prominent subsidiary of the largest private real estate company in the Washington, D.C. area, boasting over 130 years of experience and a strong reputation in the hospitality industry. The Group manages a robust portfolio of more than 20 business-class hotels, aligned with prestigious brands such as Intercontinental Hotel Groups, Marriott International, Hilton, and Best Western Hotels. Additionally, it operates notable properties including The Watermark Hotel, The Hay-Adams Hotel, and Perch Putt. This extensive network is supported by a dedicated team of over 1,000 hospitality professionals who bring enthusiasm and expertise to delivering... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of three years’ experience as sushi cook in a fast-paced fine dining establishment
  • Japanese cuisine experience preferred
  • Excellent knowledge of high-quality ingredients and international cuisine
  • Excellent working knowledge of knives and knife skills
  • Working knowledge of weights, measures, and various cooking techniques
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Able and willing to work in any assigned station of the kitchen as required (fish, meat, cold line, pastry)
  • Professional appearance and demeanor
  • Strong hands-on training and management skills
  • Must have excellent people skills and ability to supervise, lead, mentor, coach, evaluate, develop, inspire people, set expectations, recognize achievements, manage conflict, align performance goals, provide feedback, and delegate
  • Ability to read, write and speak in English
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
  • Ability to speak effectively before employees of the company
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations
  • Working knowledge of kitchen equipment including slicing machine, juicer, Cryovac machine, circulator, small wares equipment
  • Promote safety, comply with fire regulations
  • Working knowledge of health, safety & sanitation procedures
  • Maintain clean premises and proper sanitation
  • Ensure security procedures are operational
  • Required to stand, stoop
  • walk
  • use hands to finger, handle or feel, lift, reach with hands and arms
  • talk to hear and taste or smell
  • Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat
  • Work near moving mechanical parts
  • Outdoor weather conditions
  • Noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of three years’ experience as Sushi Cook in a fast-paced fine dining establishment
  • Japanese cuisine experience is preferred
  • Excellent knowledge of high-quality ingredients and international cuisine
  • Excellent working knowledge of knives and knife skills
  • Working knowledge of weights, measures, and various cooking techniques
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Able and willing to work in any assigned station of the kitchen as required (fish, meat, cold line, pastry)
  • Professional appearance and demeanor
  • Strong hands-on training and management skills
  • Must have excellent people skills and ability to supervise, lead, mentor, coach, evaluate, develop, inspire people, set expectations, recognize achievements, manage conflict, align performance goals, provide feedback, and delegate
  • Ability to read, write and speak in English
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
  • Ability to speak effectively before employees of the Company
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations
  • Working knowledge of kitchen equipment including slicing machine, juicer, Cryovac machine, circulator, small wares equipment
  • Promote safety, comply with fire regulations
  • Working knowledge of health, safety & sanitation procedures
  • Maintain clean premises and proper sanitation
  • Ensure security procedures are operational

Job Duties

  • Maintain and exhibit a solid knowledge and understanding of all food products and skillfully apply various cooking techniques
  • Identify and safely use all kitchen equipment
  • Ensure all requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated areas
  • Properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation
  • Ensure all products are rotated on a first-in, first-out philosophy
  • Maintain complete knowledge and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards
  • Assist Executive Chef with the development of new ideas and menus
  • Regularly restock all kitchen supplies and food items required for service
  • Maintain supervisory role in absence of the Head Chef
  • Ensure food quality is superior, efficiently communicate and take action to correct any irregularities
  • Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and functioning
  • Conduct daily inventory to ensure proper par levels
  • Work as a team, assisting all guests / employees’ needs and inquiries
  • Effectively communicate with management and service staff to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and other employees
  • Ability to work on all stations of the kitchen
  • Assist management by controlling food and labor cost and establishing goals and objectives that focus on profit, product, and people
  • Assist management by controlling purchasing, receiving, purveyor lists, inventory, and reports of all kitchen items

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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