Sushi Chef de Partie

The Sushi Chef de Partie with F&B 575 in Nama at Aman New York is responsible for running the day-to-day operation of a specific station while having an understanding of the other kitchen stations. The Sushi Chef de Partie will prepare high-quality food that meets the company’s standards, ensuring the station is clean and well-stocked.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain operations of your assigned station for that day
• Assist in daily prep or any other assigned item by the Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine
• Check and complete mis en place and pars and set up station using proper recipes and fresh product
• Read correctly all dupes that come in
• Communicate with Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine regarding menu items, problems, situations or shortages
• Accommodate guests’ request making sure that the Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine are aware of the request to be able to prepare it to our level of standards
• Use standard recipes and plate presentations in order to maintain standards of quality in production and presentation
• Be aware of items that are running low and communicate it to the team
• Maintain a good working relationship with all back of house, front of house staff, management and guests
• Store all items properly at the end of shift, labeling and dating all products
• Ensure a clean, neat and organized work area
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of the company and encourage other colleagues to do the same
• Perform other task or projects as assigned by management

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have culinary degree and/or equivalent practical working experience in a kitchen, preferably in a Japanese fine dining restaurant
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Food Safety certified
• Able to be organized, manage time wisely and work with little to no direct supervision
• Very high attention to detail
• Sensitive to cultural nuances
• Able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, fast paced environment
• Ability to maintain a clean and professional appearance as per company policies
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to carry, push, and pull up to 30 lbs; standing, bending and lifting will be required.
• Multi-lingual is a plus