About the RoleAn exciting opportunity has become available for a skilled and creative
Sushi Chef to join a prestigious and private members club located in Washington DC servicing UHNW clientele. The club offers a refined dining experience to its distinguished membership. This role is integral to the culinary team with a focus on delivering exceptional sushi offerings and contributing to an elevated and memorable dining experience.
Position OverviewThe
Sushi Chef should have a passion for Japanese cuisine excellent knife skills and a deep understanding of sushi preparation techniques. As a Sushi Chef you will be responsible for crafting exquisite sushi dishes maintaining the highest standards of food quality and ensuring a memorable dining experience for our members.
Principal (Essential) Duties- Prepare a wide range of dishes including nigiri sashimi maki rolls and specialty rolls using traditional Japanese techniques and rice cookery.
- Source and select the freshest and highest quality seafood vegetables and other ingredients necessary for sushi preparation.
- Demonstrate exceptional knife skills and filleting fish as well as other ingredients.
- Collaborate with the culinary team to create innovative and visually appealing sushi offerings that meet member preferences and dietary requirements.
- Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards in compliance with health regulations.
- Ensure the safe handling and storage of seafood and other perishable items.
- Mentor and manage inventory levels for sushi ingredients ensuring adequate stock while minimizing waste.
- Pay meticulous attention to the visual presentation of each dish ensuring it meets the clubs aesthetic standards.
- Work closely with kitchen staff including Sous Chefs and Line Cooks to coordinate the timing of sushi orders with other menu items.
- Maintain a clean and organized sushi station and workplace including regular cleaning of utensils cutting boards and equipment.
- Attending staff meetings.
- And any other tasks assigned by the Executive Chef.
Qualifications & Experience
- Associates degree in culinary art required.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; proven experience as a Sushi Chef.
- Ability to satisfactorily communicate in jobrelated English.
- Understanding of food and safety and sanitation practices.
- Indepth knowledge of sushi preparation techniques knife skills and sushi etiquette.
- Knowledge of highquality sushi concepts including omakase.
- Well versed in sushi ingredients and Japanese fishes.
- Ability to work varied shift and flexible schedule in a hot humid and nosey environment.
Why Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to become part of a closeknit highperforming culinary team within one of Washington DCs private clubs. As a Sushi Chef you will play a key role in elevating the member dining experience and upholding the clubs mission of culinary excellence. If you are passionate about traditional and contemporary sushi preparation thrive in a refined servicefocused environment and take pride in your craft we invite you to apply.
The salary range for this role is $70000$90000 based on relevant experience.
Required Experience:
Senior IC