Are you a skillful, professional, and dedicated sushi chef looking for a positive, welcoming, and fast-paced work environment? Do you want highly competitive pay and benefits, a steady schedule, and teammates and chefs who have your back? Are you looking for a workplace where you can grow and thrive? Then a Sushi Chef role at Lobster Place Seafood Hall is a great opportunity for you.
About Us:
We are a unique, beloved operation that includes the Michelin-acclaimed Cull & Pistol Oyster Bar and the one-of-a-kind Lobster Place Seafood Hall, all under one roof.
Our seafood-focused menu, high-quality sushi, and human-centered hospitality helps make us the most visited food destination in Chelsea Market.
We’ve been taking care of our guests and each other since 1974 – and we’re proud of a culture that emphasizes both excellence and compassion.
Pay & Benefits:
Rate- $20.00/hr plus up to $10/hr in Tips
Paid breaks
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance benefits.
Company paid life insurance.
401K plan w/ company match.
2 weeks of Paid Time Off.
Employee Discounts
Commuter Benefits.
Referral Program- $600 Bonus if you refer a successful hire.
Employee Assistance Program to help promote well-being and enhance quality of life for you and your family.
Opportunities for advancement
About You:
You take pride in making great sushi as a Sushi Chef
You enjoy interacting with guests and making them feel welcome.
You value a workplace where you look out for your co-workers, and they look out for you.
You want to learn and grow while balancing your personal life with a good-paying job.
Responsibilities:
Makes sushi boxes.
Setup and breakdown of the sushi bar area.
Maintains a clean and organized workstation
Prepares ingredients for the sushi bar including breaking down and portioning of tuna loins, Hamachi loins and salmon.
Makes all cuts of fish loin and fillets which are used in sushi making.
Assists the executive sushi chef as directed.
Reads tickets and prepares customer orders.
Presents and plates excellent food for service.
Stores and keeps track of sushi inventory items.
Cleans and sanitizes work area.
Interacts with guests in a professional and welcoming manner.
Communicates and collaborates effectively with all co-workers.
Follows work schedule.
Qualifications:
1+ years experience in a sushi bar environment.
Excellent knife skills.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment, learn quickly and show initiative.
Good time management and communication skills.
Understanding of NYC health department codes.
Willing to learn and retain knowledge from Chef
Willing to work nights and weekends.
The Lobster Place is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is determined based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
