Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.00 - $26.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
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, located on the 11th floor of the prestigious St. Regis Chicago, is a high-end Japanese restaurant offering breathtaking views of the Chicago River and Navy Pier. This elegant establishment is known for its culinary excellence and impeccable service, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Miru's menu features a wide array of sushi, sashimi, and other raw selections prepared freshly at the sushi bar, complemented by sharable dishes such as tempura, skewers, and fried rice, along with a robust offering of wagyu beef and seafood. The restaurant's dedication to quality and presentation reflects the sophisticated palate of its clientele, creating an... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- previous experience as a sushi cook or in a similar food preparation role
- ability to use knives proficiently
- ability to work flexible hours including weekends
- ability to communicate effectively in English
- ability to multitask and work under pressure
- ability to stand for long periods
- physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- willingness to work in a fast-paced environment
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- previous experience as a sushi cook or in a similar food preparation role preferred
- proficient knife skills including sushi and sashimi knife handling
- knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- strong communication skills
- ability to multitask and work well under pressure
- team player with a positive attitude
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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