Sous Chef
Yamada - New York City, NY
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Chef Isao Yamada will be opening a kaiseki restaurant with a multi-sensory dining experience guided by the principles of seasonality (shun), harmony (chÅwa), and mindfulness (ikigai), Our cuisine blends tradition with innovation, rooted in Japanese fundamentals and presented in chef Yamada's distinctive, refreshing style. We are seeking a sous chef and junior sous chef to join our team. Prior experience with Japanese cuisine is required. TO ASSIST THE EXECUTIVE/HEAD CHEF AND PARTICIPATE IN PRODUCTION TO ENSURE FOOD OPERATIONS PROVIDE THE HIGHEST FOOD QUALITY Ensures the highest food quality appropriate to the market by assisting Chef Yamada in all areas of kitchen operations Adheres to our standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation Ensures proper staffing and adequate supplies for all stations Supervises the proper set-up of each item on menus and insures their readiness Oversees the seasonings, portions, and appearance of food service in the operations. Works closely with Chef Yamada to ensure correct preparation and delivery times are kept and food quality is maintained Assures proper safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices are followed. Ensures cleaning check list are signed off on a daily basis. Assists Head Chef in checking and ordering fresh products and dry storage items required by kitchen sections Ensures readiness and makes priorities in case of last minute changes to reservations Confers closely and regularly with the Head Chef.
Created: 2024-10-22