Assistant Sushi Chef

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

As an Assistant Sushi Chef, you support the head Sushi Chef in preparing high-quality sushi dishes, ensuring freshness, consistency, and proper food handling. You assist in overseeing production, training new sushi partners, and maintaining an organized, sanitary workspace. This role plays a key part in the success of Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain by upholding exceptional food quality, enhancing the guest experience, and fostering a collaborative and motivated culinary team.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Note : the following duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive.

• Oversee daily operations of the sushi menu, including ordering, storage, and handling of food products.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and usage of kitchen equipment.
• Select, train, and supervise kitchen staff in preparing menu items.
• Ensure receiving, storage, and rotation of food products complies with Health Department regulations.
• Adhere to cost and quality control procedures.
• Supervise the daily cleaning of walk-ins and reach-ins for safety.
• Report equipment requiring repair to the Chef and engineering.
• Assist with special events, including VIP parties and staff meetings.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by promoting good relationships with guests, vendors, co-workers, and management.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in line with organizational policies and law.
• Ensure stations are properly staffed while controlling payroll costs.
• Foster high employee morale through training and motivation.
• Cultivate strong relationships with service staff to enhance teamwork.
• Ensure employees uphold high standards of dress, hygiene, and equipment care.
• Conduct performance appraisals and provide coaching for continued staff development.
• Perform additional duties as requested by the Executive Chef.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he / she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent.

Prefer Culinary Degree.

Current Food Handler’s Card.

Related Work Experience

Previous experience in a sushi restaurant or Japanese cuisine setting preferred.

Strong knowledge of sushi-making techniques, including preparation of sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and specialty rolls.

Experience with hospitality and customer service required.