Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.00 - $26.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program
Paid vacation
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
401(k)
Job Description
Miru is a distinguished Japanese restaurant located on the 11th floor of the St. Regis Chicago, offering diners stunning views of the Chicago River and Navy Pier from its two terraces and elegant dining room. Known for its sophisticated setting and exquisite cuisine, Miru serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, featuring a well-curated menu of sushi, sashimi, and other raw fish specialties crafted expertly at the sushi bar. Complementing these Japanese delicacies are sharable dishes such as tempura, skewers, and fried rice, alongside a noteworthy selection of wagyu beef and fresh seafood. Miru combines culinary excellence with a vibrant atmosphere, making... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in sushi preparation or culinary arts preferred
- Ability to use knives proficiently
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Effective communication skills
- Availability to work various shifts including weekends
- Commitment to food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience as a sushi cook or similar role preferred
- Proficient knife skills especially with sushi and sashimi knives
- Knowledge of food safety standards and procedures
- Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility to work various shifts including weekends
Job Duties
- Prepare food items and ingredients needed for menu items including but not limited to sushi, maki, nigiri and sashimi according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
- Butcher whole fish and cut, trim and prepare consumer-sized portions of fish
- Ability to use knives proficiently including but not limited to sushi and sashimi knives
- Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
- Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
- Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
- Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
- Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
- Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
- Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels and maintain food safety and quality standards
- Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
- Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
- Accurately account for all items coming out of the kitchen
- Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
- Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
- Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Get along well with others and be a team player
- Other duties will be assigned as needed
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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