Sushi Assistant Chef Job at Compass Business Solutions, Inc., Washington DC

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  • Compass Business Solutions, Inc.
  • Washington DC

Job Description

About the Role
An exciting opportunity has become available for a skilled and creative Sushi Assistant Chef to join a prestigious and private members' club located in Washington, DC servicing UHNW clientele. The club offers a refined dining experience to its distinguished membership. This role is integral to the culinary team, with a focus on delivering exceptional sushi offerings and contributing to an elevated and memorable dining experience.

Position Overview
The Sushi Assistant Chef should have a passion for Japanese cuisine, excellent knife skills, and a deep understanding of sushi preparation techniques. As a Sushi Assistant Chef, you will be responsible for crafting exquisite sushi dishes, maintaining the highest standards of food quality, and ensuring a memorable dining experience for our members.

Principal (Essential) Duties
  1. Prepare a wide range of dishes, including nigiri, sashimi, maki rolls, and specialty rolls, using traditional Japanese techniques and rice cookery.
  2. Source and select the freshest and highest quality seafood, vegetables, and other ingredients necessary for sushi preparation.
  3. Demonstrate exceptional knife skills and filleting fish as well as other ingredients.
  4. Collaborate with the culinary team to create innovative and visually appealing sushi offerings that meet member preferences and dietary requirements.
  5. Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards in compliance with health regulations.
  6. Ensure the safe handling and storage of seafood and other perishable items.
  7. Mentor and manage inventory levels for sushi ingredients, ensuring adequate stock while minimizing waste.
  8. Pay meticulous attention to the visual presentation of each dish, ensuring it meets the club’s aesthetic standards.
  9. Work closely with kitchen staff, including Sous Chefs and Line Cooks, to coordinate the timing of sushi orders with other menu items.
  10. Maintain a clean and organized sushi station and workplace, including regular cleaning of utensils, cutting boards and equipment.
  11. Attending staff meetings.
  12. And any other tasks assigned by the Executive Chef or Sushi Chef.

Qualifications & Experience

  1. Associate's degree in culinary art required.
  2. Minimum of 3 years' of relevant experience; proven experience as a Sushi Chef.
  3. Ability to satisfactorily communicate in job-related English.
  4. Understanding of food and safety and sanitation practices.
  5. In-depth knowledge of sushi preparation techniques, knife skills and sushi etiquette.
  6. Knowledge of high-quality sushi concepts including omakase.
  7. Well versed in sushi ingredients and Japanese fishes.
  8. Ability to work varied shift and flexible schedule in a hot, humid, and nosey environment. 

Why Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to become part of a close-knit, high-performing culinary team within one of Washington, DC’s private clubs. As a Sushi Assistant Chef , you will play a key role in elevating the member dining experience and upholding the club’s mission of culinary excellence. If you are passionate about traditional and contemporary sushi preparation, thrive in a refined, service-focused environment, and take pride in your craft, we invite you to apply.

The hourly rate range for this role is $28.84 - $34.50, based on relevant experience.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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