• Chef de Cuisine

    Nova Hospitality (Austin, TX)


    Sustainably Sourced. Thoughtfully Delivered.

     

    NEPTUNE sushi offers carefully curated, intently crafted bowls and sushi for delivery and pickup only. We start with clean, premium ingredients, from responsibly sourced seafood to house-made sauces, and finish with meals that are made fresh to order, packaged to travel, and always full of flavor.

     

    We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join the NEPTUNE sushi team as a Chef de Cuisine. This crucial role carries significant responsibility for ensuring accuracy and upholding our high standards at all times.

    What to Expect & Leading the Team:

    + You are a teacher with a supportive leadership style

    + Current with traditional and western influenced culinary & sushi concepts, practices, and procedures

    + Ability to estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food

    + Establishes result-oriented objectives for the kitchen as well as personal objectives in regards to professional development

    + Ensures the profitability and successful operation of the kitchen

    + Controls direct labor costs associated with the kitchen staff, creates weekly schedules, ensuring productivity levels are maximized through the effective utilization of all colleagues, and provides hands-on support as required

    + Prepare all types of sushi, including maki, nigiri, and sashimi

    + Execute pre-established recipes; standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality and establish presentation technique and quality standards

    + Supervises, supports and carries out the correct procedure of preparation, presentation and portion control for all raw and cooked foods in accordance with the menu with adequate pars required for efficient service

    + Supervises and supports all sushi kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced- daily line checks and quality control

    + Cut and prepare fish :)

    + You are constantly in motion

    + Adapting to changes and adjustments on the fly

    + Gladly taking responsibility and not leaving it to others

    Desired Qualifications:

    + Has five (3) or more years of experience in a supervisory / leadership role in a sushi kitchen; Head Sushi Chef or Sous Chef preferred

    + Must be able to obtain all work cards

    + Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship

    + Excellent knife skills and proficiency in various sushi techniques, such as cutting, slicing, rolling, and shaping sushi

    + Must have strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor and energize a diverse team of culinary professionals

    + Must have an exceptional personality and hospitality-driven attitude

    + Proven Leadership and training skills

    + Dedicated and willing to go above and beyond

    + Must be able to work in a fast-paced, guest service-driven environment

    + Supports an environment of team member growth and development

    + Clear, concise, written, and verbal communication skills