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The h.wood Group

Sushi Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.00 - $26.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Company dining discounts
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
Flexible PTO

Job Description

The h.wood Group is a Los Angeles based hospitality and lifestyle company renowned for its diversified portfolio of upscale nightlife and restaurant concepts. This prestigious company is recognized for managing some of the most iconic brands in the world, including Delilah, The Nice Guy, and Bootsy Bellows, among many others. Beyond the core hospitality businesses, the h.wood Group extends its expertise to corporate branding, catering, event production, and marketing services. The company's commitment to delivering a warm, inviting, and uniquely lavish experience sets it apart in the competitive hospitality market. Built on a foundation of integrity and excellence, the h.wood... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school or GED equivalent required
  • Minimum 2-5 years cooking experience in a fine dining environment preferred
  • Must be 18+ years of age
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Ability to bend, stand, and stoop for long periods of time, and work long hours in hot conditions

Job Qualifications

  • Formal culinary training or associate degree in culinary arts preferred
  • Experience in a culinary leadership role preferred
  • Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room employees, and guests
  • Experience calculating figures and amounts and performing mathematical functions to meet business needs

Job Duties

  • Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating
  • Prepares raw fish in an appropriate manner and makes sushi rice with perfect form and consistency
  • Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance
  • Keeps cooking stations stocked especially before and during prime operation hours
  • Hires and trains new kitchen employees to restaurant and kitchen standards
  • Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizes waste, works with existing systems to improve waste reduction, and manage budgetary concerns
  • Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
  • Maintains kitchen organization, staff ability, and training opportunities
  • Verifies that food storage units meet standards and are consistently well-managed
  • Coordinates with restaurant management team on supply ordering, budget, and kitchen efficiency and staffing

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location