Roles & Responsibilities
- Support the Executive Chef and collaborate with the culinary team to ensure seamless daily operations.
- Maintain and elevate food quality and standards to meet and exceed expectations.
- Contribute to the creation of innovative and enticing menus to cater to customer preferences, focusing on delivering excellence in taste, temperature, and presentation.
- Manage food costs for individual dishes, ensuring optimal balance between quality and financial objectives.
- Deliver high-quality food products to guests and actively contribute to achieving goals set by the Executive Chef.
- Adhere strictly to impeccable hygiene practices at all times.
- Demonstrate proficiency in working in front of guests, creating an engaging and top-notch experience at the sushi counter.
- Estimate food consumption to effectively schedule purchases and requisition raw materials.
- Minimize waste and spoilage in alignment with budgetary considerations.
- Collaborate with the Service team to stay informed about patron feedback and preferences, and actively participate in overall business planning.
- Investigate and resolve guest concerns promptly, courteously, and professionally, with thorough documentation and effective resolutions.
- Maintain cooperative and professional relationships with all stakeholders.
- Promote a positive working climate, enhancing productivity and boosting employee morale.
- Assist the Executive Chef in sourcing ingredients from Japan through approved vendor listings.
- Any other skill-development or ad-hoc task as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Possess a Degree/Diploma/Certification in Culinary Arts is preferred.
- Strong culinary experience with specialization in Japanese cuisine.
- Previous experience in a fine-dining concept restaurant is essential.
- Demonstrated supervisory skills with a hands-on approach.
- Proven expertise in logistic planning, culinary techniques, and leadership.
- Effective communication skills, preferably in the local spoken language.
- Ability to enforce rigorous safety and sanitation practices.
- Well-groomed with a professional appearance.
- People and customer-oriented, with the ability to motivate and initiate tasks independently.
- Comfortable working face-to-face with guests.
- A team builder who displays initiative and creativity.
- Willingness to go the extra mile to exceed customer expectations.
