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 Key Responsibilities:

1. Sushi Mastery and Expertise
   • Execute traditional and contemporary sushi preparation techniques, with expert knife skills and precise ingredient selection.
   • Create and present high-quality sushi dishes, ensuring consistency in flavor, presentation, and portioning.

1. Menu Innovation and Creativity
   • Design and develop innovative sushi dishes that maintain authentic Japanese flavors, keeping the menu dynamic and exciting.
   • Collaborate with management to update the menu based on seasonal ingredients and guest preferences.

1. Collaboration with Mixologist:
   • Work closely with the mixologist to develop a sake and wine program that complements the sushi menu, focusing on pairing Japanese beverages with the dishes.
   • Collaborate in the creation of innovative, Japanese-inspired cocktails that enhance the guest experience, ensuring balance and harmony between food and beverage offerings.

1. Leadership and Team Management
   • Lead, manage, and motivate the sushi team, fostering a positive and productive kitchen environment.
   • Train junior sushi chefs and kitchen staff, ensuring all team members are well-versed in the restaurant’s standards and techniques.

1. Customer Experience and Service
   • Provide an exceptional guest experience by engaging with diners, especially during omakase presentations.
   • Tailor dishes to guest preferences and accommodate special requests to ensure an unforgettable dining experience.

1. Attention to Detail and Quality Control
   • Oversee the precision of sushi preparation, ensuring that all dishes are aesthetically pleasing, perfectly portioned, and meet the restaurant’s high-quality standards.
   • Monitor food presentation and ensure every dish adheres to the restaurant’s meticulous plating guidelines.

1. Culinary Knowledge and Authenticity
   • Demonstrate a deep understanding of sushi preparation, Japanese dining customs, and fine dining protocols.
   • Preserve traditional sushi methods while being open to incorporating modern techniques and ingredients.

1. Operational Excellence and Problem Solving
   • Manage kitchen operations efficiently during busy service periods, ensuring smooth service.
   • Address and resolve operational challenges and guest issues calmly and effectively.

1. Budgeting and Cost Control
   • Maintain and monitor inventory, ensuring optimal ingredient use while controlling food costs.
   • Collaborate with management on financial reporting, budgeting, and maintaining profitability without compromising quality.

1. Food Safety and Health Regulations
   • Ensure compliance with food safety standards and health regulations, particularly when handling raw fish and other delicate ingredients.
   • Oversee proper sanitation, storage, and preparation protocols in line with high-end restaurant standards.

1. Vendor and Supply Chain Management
   • Communicate effectively with vendors to source the freshest, highest-quality ingredients, particularly for sushi-grade fish and specialty products.
   • Maintain relationships with suppliers and manage inventory control to ensure the kitchen is stocked with necessary ingredients.

1. Collaboration with Kitchen and Management
   • Work closely with the restaurant management, kitchen, and front-of-house teams to ensure efficient and seamless service.
   • Provide input on service flow, guest preferences, and ways to enhance the dining experience.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a sushi chef in a fine dining or high-end sushi restaurant.
• Mastery of sushi preparation techniques, knife skills, and an understanding of Japanese culinary traditions.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with staff, management, and guests.
• Experience  with budgeting, financial reporting, and cost control.
• Availability for day shifts, evening shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Working Conditions: The position requires flexibility to work during peak hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The ability to stand for extended periods and work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment is essential.

This role is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Sushi Chef to showcase their culinary artistry in an elite, fine-dining atmosphere. If you are passionate about sushi and thrive in a high-end restaurant setting, we invite you to apply.

Job Responsibilities 

• Supervise the preparation and presentation of all sushi dishes.
• Ensure quality control in every aspect of sushi-making, from fish to rice.
• Create and update seasonal and specialty menus, including omakase.
• Introduce innovative sushi dishes while maintaining traditional techniques.
• Manage and train junior sushi chefs and kitchen staff.
• Ensure efficient team coordination during service.
• Enforce strict hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Oversee proper fish handling and storage.
• Engage with guests during omakase and explain the dishes.
• Handle special requests and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Manage inventory of sushi ingredients.
• Optimize ingredient usage to control costs.
• Preserve traditional sushi techniques and methods.
• Maintain cultural integrity in the preparation and presentation of dishes.
• Work with management on menu pricing and staffing.
• Coordinate with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients.
• Ensure knives and tools are maintained, sharpened, and clean.
• Monitor kitchen equipment for proper functioning.
• Stay updated on global sushi trends and adapt as needed.
• Modify menus to accommodate dietary preferences.
• Manage service during busy periods while maintaining quality.
• Ensure smooth kitchen operations under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Craft Cocktails and Beverage Program Development:
   • Design and execute an innovative cocktail menu that balances Japanese flavors, ingredients, and techniques with modern mixology.
   • Ensure the cocktail offerings complement the sushi menu, working closely with the Head Chef to create harmonious pairings.
   • Incorporate theatrics and creativity into drink presentations, delivering an unforgettable visual experience for guests.

1. Sake and Japanese Spirit Expertise:
   • Curate an extensive sake selection, offering a range of styles (junmai, ginjo, daiginjo) and flavors that enhance the dining experience.
   • Guide guests through sake offerings, providing thoughtful recommendations and pairing suggestions to complement their meal.
   • Maintain a deep knowledge of Japanese whisky, shochu, umeshu, and other spirits, crafting unique cocktails that showcase these ingredients.

1. Drink Theatrics and Presentation:
   • Incorporate dramatic flair into drink service, utilizing techniques such as smoke infusions, ice carving, or table-side cocktail preparation.
   • Elevate the guest experience by adding interactive or visually engaging elements to cocktails, making each drink a memorable event.
   • Stay informed of global bar trends and continuously innovate with new techniques to keep the beverage program cutting-edge.

1. Guest Engagement and Service:
   • Interact with guests at the bar and tables, offering personalized recommendations  based on their preferences and the dishes they order.
   • Provide exceptional service, ensuring each guest feels welcomed, informed, and satisfied with their beverage selections.
   • Host occasional sake tastings, cocktail demonstrations, or special events to educate and engage guests on Japanese beverages.

1. Team Leadership and Training:
   • Lead the bar team, providing training on cocktail creation, sake knowledge, Japanese spirits, and the art of drink presentation.
   • Ensure all bartenders are knowledgeable about the menu, capable of executing drink theatrics, and providing high-level service.
   • Manage bar staffing, ensuring the bar is efficiently run during peak service hours while maintaining high service standards.

1. Inventory and Cost Management:
   • Manage bar inventory, ensuring that all necessary ingredients and supplies are stocked while minimizing waste.
   • Maintain accurate records of alcohol sales, monitor stock levels, and order inventory as needed.
   • Assist in controlling beverage costs by ensuring efficient use of ingredients and minimizing loss.

1. Collaboration with Kitchen and Management:
   • Work closely with the Head Chef and management team to develop seasonal beverage pairings and special event offerings.
   • Collaborate on unique food and drink pairings, particularly for omakase experiences or tasting menus, ensuring that each pairing enhances the overall dining experience.
   • Regularly update management on bar performance, customer preferences, and potential       areas for menu enhancement.

1. Bar Cleanliness and Compliance:
   • Ensure that the bar area is impeccably clean and organized at all times, maintaining the high-end atmosphere of the restaurant.
   • Adhere to all health, safety, and liquor regulations, ensuring compliance with local laws and industry standards.
   • Conduct regular cleaning and maintenance of bar equipment, ensuring all tools and glassware are in perfect condition.

1. Customer Experience and Feedback:
   • Engage with regular guests and develop relationships to ensure they have a personalized and memorable experience each time they visit.
   • Actively seek feedback on new cocktails, sake pairings, and service, using guest input to continually refine the beverage program.

1. Event and Special Occasion Planning:
   • Assist in planning and executing bar-centric events, such as sake-pairing dinners, cocktail masterclasses, and private tastings.
   • Design exclusive drinks or sake pairings for special events, private dining experiences, or VIP guests.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a bartender in a fine dining or high-end bar      setting, with experience in Japanese cuisine preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of sake, Japanese whisky, and spirits, with strong cocktail crafting skills.
• Proven ability to execute drink theatrics and deliver visually stunning and creative cocktails.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing a bar team.
• Excellent communication and guest engagement skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure and professionalism.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Working Conditions: This position requires standing for long periods in a high-pressure, fine dining environment. The Lead Bartender must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by the restaurant's peak service hours. Attention to detail, creativity, and a strong passion for mixology are essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the beverage program at a distinguished high-end sushi restaurant, where you can blend artistry with Japanese culture to create a truly unique bar experience. If you have a passion for sake, Japanese spirits, and innovative cocktail creation, we encourage you to apply.

 Key Responsibilities:

1. Warm and Elegant Guest Reception:
   • Greet guests upon arrival with a warm, gracious welcome, setting the tone for an elevated dining experience.
   • Ensure guests are promptly acknowledged, offered seating preferences, and escorted to their tables with the utmost professionalism.
   • Anticipate guest needs, offering assistance with coats, bags, or other personal items, while providing a personalized introduction to the dining experience.

1. Manage Reservations and Guest Flow:
   • Oversee the restaurant’s reservation system, ensuring accurate bookings and table assignments to maintain a smooth flow of service.
   • Coordinate seating arrangements in a manner that maximizes guest comfort and dining efficiency while upholding the restaurant’s fine-dining standards.
   • Accommodate VIP guests, special requests, and any modifications to seating arrangements with care and attention to detail.

1. Guest Engagement and Experience:
   • Engage with guests throughout their visit, ensuring that their expectations are met and exceeded by proactively checking in on their satisfaction.
   • Offer information about the restaurant’s concept, sushi offerings, and beverage options, ensuring guests feel well-informed and catered to.
   • Communicate any guest preferences or special occasions (birthdays, anniversaries) to the kitchen and service teams to enhance the personalized dining experience.

1. Handling Difficult Situations and Guests:
   • Handle difficult or dissatisfied guests with grace and professionalism, ensuring their concerns are addressed promptly and effectively to maintain a positive dining experience.
   • Resolve guest complaints or escalate issues to management when necessary,  ensuring that even challenging situations are handled discreetly and with  a focus on guest satisfaction.

1. Coordination  with Service Team:
   • Work closely with the management, service, and kitchen teams to ensure seamless communication regarding guest arrivals, table turnovers, and special requests.
   • Relay information about dietary preferences, allergies, or specific seating requests to ensure all teams are aligned in delivering exceptional service.
   • Maintain a smooth transition between guests being seated and being served, ensuring the service team is always prepared.

1. Maintain Ambiance and Atmosphere:
   • Ensure that the restaurant’s atmosphere, including lighting, music, and overall presentation, remains aligned with the high-end dining experience.
   • Monitor the dining area to ensure it is immaculate and aesthetically pleasing, upholding the luxurious ambiance of the restaurant.

1. Professionalism and Poise:
   • Display an immaculate and polished appearance at all times, in line with the restaurant’s luxury brand standards.
   • Demonstrate a calm and composed demeanor, even during peak service hours, maintaining a professional and welcoming attitude toward guests and colleagues.
   • Handle guest concerns or issues with poise and efficiency, ensuring any problems are swiftly resolved or escalated to management when necessary.

1. Provide High-End Concierge Services:
   • Offer concierge-like services to guests, including assistance with directions, transportation, or recommendations for nearby attractions or after-dinner plans.
   • Help coordinate special requests, including private dining experiences, group reservations, or personalized menus, ensuring guests receive tailored service.

1. Communication and Collaboration:
   • Communicate guest preferences, feedback, and any potential service challenges to the management and service teams to continuously improve the dining experience.
   • Collaborate with the mixologist, sommelier, and kitchen staff to offer guests insightful information about food and beverage pairings, especially for sake or special cocktail requests.

1. Upholding  Fine-Dining Standards:
   • Maintain a keen awareness of luxury dining protocols, ensuring every interaction with guests reflects the restaurant’s high-end nature.
   • Uphold a meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the smallest aspects of service — from seating arrangements to guest farewells — are executed flawlessly.

1. Handle Guest Departures:
   • Thank guests for their visit, ensuring they leave with a memorable final impression of the restaurant’s hospitality.
   • Offer assistance with post-dining arrangements, including securing       transportation or offering small gestures like packaged desserts or       souvenirs (as applicable).
   • Invite guests to return, building relationships with repeat diners and       maintaining the restaurant’s prestigious clientele base.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a fine-dining or luxury hospitality setting,      preferably as a hostess or in guest services.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with discerning guests in a polished, professional manner.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with experience managing reservations and guest flow in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to providing personalized, high-end  service.
• Knowledge of Japanese cuisine, sushi, and sake is a plus, though not required.
• Immaculate personal presentation, consistent with the restaurant’s brand image.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the restaurant’s schedule.

Working Conditions: 

This position requires standing for extended periods in a high-pressure, fine-dining environment. The Hostess must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to accommodate the restaurant’s service hours.

This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated and sophisticated Hostess to be part of an elite dining experience at a renowned high-end sushi restaurant. If you thrive in a luxury hospitality environment and are committed to excellence in customer service, we invite you to apply.