Michelin-starred restaurant group seeks a Head Chef for our omakase-style, live-fire Steakhouse. The restaurant will have a Chef's counter with 20 seats. This restaurant will also feature a small la carte menu available in the cocktail bar.
Due to the intimate nature of our restaurant, the chef must work in a particularly clean and organized manner. You will be directly interacting and serving guests at the counter. The Head Chef will manage the kitchen team and work closely with the executive chef to curate a seasonal menu with a focus on Japanese technique and ingredients. Previous Japanese cuisine experience is not necessary but a respect for Japanese cuisine and a desire to learn are.
This is a full time position with services 5 days a week.
Required Years of Experience:
5 years
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience in fine dining restaurants and service;
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in an open-kitchen and chef's counter environment;
Ability to communicate, especially while multi-tasking and interacting with guests;
Ability to interact positively with supervisor, management, coworkers, members, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach
Ability to produce work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as food cost, labor cost, proportions, percentages
Actively practices food safety procedures
Able to train and motivate team
Organizational skills
Effective time management
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary (Based on Experience)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program
Required Skills:
Sushi Making
Sushi Knowledge
Sake and Food Pairing Knowledge