Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.25 - $26.75
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
growth opportunities
Professional Development
competitive salary
Work in an international environment
Positive team culture
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Job Description
WAKUDA is a premier Japanese fine dining restaurant established by 50 Eggs Hospitality Group in collaboration with the renowned two-Michelin-starred Chef Tetsuya Wakuda. Known for its exceptional product sourcing, disciplined culinary techniques, and a refined guest-centric dining approach, WAKUDA elegantly blends traditional Japanese values with modern culinary execution to create an unparalleled dining experience. The restaurant's commitment to excellence is evident in every detail, from carefully curated ingredients to precise, artful presentation. At the heart of the WAKUDA brand is its sushi program, which represents the perfect fusion of craftsmanship, precision, and hospitality in a dynamic, performance-driven setting.
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Job Requirements
- Culinary degree, diploma, or equivalent professional training
- Demonstrated experience specializing in Japanese cuisine and sushi preparation
- Strong technical proficiency in fish handling and knife skills
- Ability to perform calmly in a guest-facing environment
- Food Handler Certification
Job Qualifications
- Culinary degree, diploma, or equivalent professional training
- Demonstrated experience specializing in Japanese cuisine and sushi preparation
- Strong technical proficiency in fish handling and knife skills
- Ability to perform calmly in a guest-facing environment
- Food Handler Certification
- Fine dining or luxury hospitality experience
- Sushi counter or omakase exposure
- Experience with premium Japanese ingredients
Job Duties
- Execute sushi, sashimi, and related preparations with precision and consistency
- Demonstrate expert knowledge of fish breakdown, treatment, storage, and utilization
- Maintain exacting standards for knife work, rice preparation, portioning, and presentation
- Uphold recipe integrity while contributing to menu development
- Ensure quality, temperature, and visual refinement meet brand standards
- Perform confidently in a highly guest-facing sushi counter environment
- Engage guests with professionalism while maintaining execution focus
- Coordinate with front-of-house teams on pacing, allergies, and special requests
- Contribute to a seamless and elevated dining experience
- Support ordering and management of premium ingredients, including imported products
- Maintain accurate station inventory and mise en place
- Minimize waste through disciplined prep and storage
- Follow all written procedures with consistency
- Lead by example with professionalism and discipline
- Support training and development of junior team members
- Provide constructive feedback and support positive team culture
- Uphold standards for grooming, punctuality, and cleanliness
- Adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards
- Maintain clean, organized workstations
- Ensure proper knife handling and equipment use
- Follow all company policies and health regulations
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