Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $90,000.00 - $110,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

competitive salary
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
performance bonuses
supportive work environment

Job Description

The opportunity to join a prestigious and private members' club located in Washington, DC, servicing an ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clientele, presents a unique and exciting career path for a skilled and creative Sushi Chef. This private club offers a refined dining experience distinguished by its commitment to excellence in every aspect of its culinary offerings and service. Known for catering exclusively to a discerning membership, the club prides itself on the elegance, sophistication, and quality of its food and beverage services, providing a setting where culinary traditions meet innovative dining experiences tailored to the tastes of an elite clientele.
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Job Requirements

  • Associate's degree in culinary art
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience as a sushi chef
  • Ability to communicate effectively in job-related English
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
  • Proficiency in traditional sushi preparation techniques and knife skills
  • Familiarity with high-quality sushi concepts such as omakase
  • Capability to work flexible and varied shifts
  • Experience working in a demanding kitchen environment

Job Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in culinary art required
  • Minimum of 5 years' of relevant experience
  • Ability to satisfactorily communicate in job-related English
  • Understanding of food and safety and sanitation practices
  • In-depth knowledge of sushi preparation techniques, knife skills and sushi etiquette
  • Knowledge of high-quality sushi concepts including omakase
  • Well versed in sushi ingredients and Japanese fishes
  • Ability to work varied shift and flexible schedule in a hot, humid, and noisy environment

Job Duties

  • Prepare a wide range of dishes, including nigiri, sashimi, maki rolls, and specialty rolls, using traditional Japanese techniques and rice cookery
  • Source and select the freshest and highest quality seafood, vegetables, and other ingredients necessary for sushi preparation
  • Demonstrate exceptional knife skills and filleting fish as well as other ingredients
  • Collaborate with the culinary team to create innovative and visually appealing sushi offerings that meet member preferences and dietary requirements
  • Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards in compliance with health regulations
  • Ensure the safe handling and storage of seafood and other perishable items
  • Mentor and manage inventory levels for sushi ingredients, ensuring adequate stock while minimizing waste
  • Pay meticulous attention to the visual presentation of each dish, ensuring it meets the club's aesthetic standards
  • Work closely with kitchen staff, including Sous Chefs and Line Cooks, to coordinate the timing of sushi orders with other menu items
  • Maintain a clean and organized sushi station and workplace, including regular cleaning of utensils, cutting boards and equipment
  • Attending staff meetings
  • And any other tasks assigned by the Executive Chef

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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