KATSUYA New York is seeking Sushi Chefs to join our team! Our restaurant is part of the DRG Restaurant Group, located in Manhattan West and Various other locations.

With specialty cocktails, unique rolls, and spectacular sushi and sashimi platters, Chef Katsuya Uechi skillfully translates Japanese flavors for the American palate. The superb talent and exacting precision of Katsuya has changed the face of Japanese cuisine.

Katsuya analyzed the eating habits of the American public and stepped outside of what is considered to be traditional Japanese cuisine, mixing the former with California style cuisine. This innovation ignited the new sushi trend that spread like wildfire throughout the industry.

Our restaurant is focused on bringing an excellent and exciting dining experience to New York. We are looking for energetic, individuals with a passion for Japanese food, who experience as Sushi Chef or Sushi Helper.

Job Summary

The Sushi / Maki Cook is responsible for ensuring the highest quality food is served at all times. The Sushi / Maki Cook handles all aspects of their assigned cooking station – sets up, stock product, cook, and presents dishes according to recipes, cleans, sanitizes and maintains equipment, utensils and tools.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare Sushi, Sashimi, Rolls, and other food items with high quality and our standard.
• Maintain a clean sanitary work area.
• Assist food prepping food during off-peak hours.
• Coordinate fish orders
• Check freshness and quality of ingredients
• Re-stock goods and food products.
• Follow proper recipes and plate presentations
• Work with management to create a memorable experience for guests

Qualifications:

• Previous experience of 2-3 years in a Japanese restaurant, cooking, or other related fields
• Passion for food and strong knife skills, cooking techniques
• Strong communication skills and sense of urgency
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Professional attitude and great team worker

What we offer

The opportunity to play an important role in a fast growing company and substantial responsibility from the early beginning! Competitive wages based on your experience and linked to performance.

Benefits include:

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans, 401k, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Insurance Life Insurance (basic, supplemental, and dependent plans), 50%-30% Dining discount on sbe restaurants, hotel discounts and more!

Vaccination Requirements

Please note that all hired candidates will be required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to begin work at this venue.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with a disability to perform the described essential functions where possible.

Other Duties

This job description has been approved by the Company. Please note this job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature, level and expectation of the work to be performed. It is not designed to cover a complete list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or activities associated with this position, as they may change at any time, with or without notice.

Work Environment

We have a policy of zero tolerance for harassment or discrimination by any employee, vendor or guest. Nothing herein shall prevent or discourage an employee from notifying the Company if they are exposed to conduct of any type which makes them feel uncomfortable when performing their job duties.

sbe Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.