Jr. Sous Chef

Jr. Sous Chef - Sushi will manage the assigned kitchen section as part of the outlet in line with the outlet's operating concept and set performance standards ensuring maximum members' satisfaction. He/she will consistently ensure the highest quality of all the food served whilst controlling cost to maximise the gross profit percentage and helping to ensure financial success of the outlet.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

Your main duties and responsibilities are:

• Undertake food preparation and cooking on a day-to-day basis in a kitchen section directed by the Head Chef or Sous Chef, and monitor closely the mise-en-place requirements for the station to ensure that it is ready for service.
• Maintain all items at a sufficient level to ensure an uninterrupted flow of food during the service period, using FIFO, whilst controlling food quality, consistency, presentation, and taste.
• Ensure kitchen and food preparation areas are entirely clean when left unattended.
• Follow the rules set and/or by law regarding hygiene, stock rotation, dating, storage, temperature control of refrigerators, pest control, reporting of faulty equipment, reporting of notifiable diseases, and reporting of absenteeism be it due to sickness or otherwise.
• Help to prevent waste of food and over-production to mise-en-place, and keep food order from store or supplies to a minimum.
• Monitor the daily work assigned to colleagues and ensure that given guidelines are followed, and the necessary corrective measures have been taken if necessary.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The successful candidate will have the following experience and skills:

• Minimum 3-4 years experience in the same or similar role in luxury hotels or fine dining restaurants.
• Internationally recognized professional certification.
• Good level of English.
• Very good knowledge of Japanese cuisine.
• Experience in section preparation and service of Maki, Nigiri, and Sashimi.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with a high degree of flexibility.
• Excellent team management, communication, and listening skills.
• Demonstrate integrity in all dealings and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work long shifts and stand for extended periods of time.