Sushi Chef, Okane

Job Title:  Sushi Chef
Department: Back of House
Reports to:  Executive Chef
Salary: $23/hour
Status: Full-time and Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Location (Job Location) : Okane, 669 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Company Overview 

The Omakase Restaurant Group is the brainchild of co-founder
and CEO Kash Feng, a Xi'an born entrepreneur with an inclination for hospitality. Multi-
concept in nature, the Omakase Restaurant Group serves the Bay Area and prides itself
on offering the highest caliber Asian and American cuisine that remains quintessentially
Californian.

Job Summary

The Lead Server is responsible for consistently delivering strong service
results. This position ensures the restaurant is properly staffed, employees are on task,
and that the restaurant is well organized, stocked, and cleaned. This position is also
responsible for the business operating smoothly during the assigned shift. In this role,
the Lead Server will partner with other members of management to keep the work
environment safe and compliant with all relevant laws and regulations. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Expertly cut, slice, and filet different types of fish.
• Inspect the quality of fruit, vegetables, and fish used to prepare sushi dishes and inform Executive Chef when quality is sub-standard.
• Prepare various types of sushi dishes according to established guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety.
• Maintain a clean work environment in order to prevent food contamination.
• Sterilize all utensils, instruments, and equipment used in sushi preparation before every use.
• Communicate with Front of House to ensure that special requests and food allergy considerations are met.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Omakase Restaurant Group
reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of
Omakase Restaurant Group or its managers. This job description is intended to
describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all inclusive.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 2 years of Japanese and sushi related experience in an upscale setting.
• Proficient in Omakase / Sushi.
• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts or American Culinary Federation (ACF) certification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations.
• The ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• The ability to work under pressure.

Prerequisites for Employment

• Valid manager level California ServSafe Food Handler Certification

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
the Sushi Chef to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Sushi Chef is regularly required to stand,
walk, sit, talk or hear. Frequently it is required to use hands and arms to reach, handle,
or feel objects, tools, or controls. The Sushi Chef is occasionally required to stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The Sushi Chef must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, be able to work in a
standing position for long periods of time.

Omakase Restaurant Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees
and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other
federal/state protected category. Omakase Restaurant Group will consider qualified
applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring
Ordinances.