Job Description

Kissaki is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef, Nigiri Chef, Maki Chefs and Line Cooks for our Water Mill NY location. Please note, this is a seasonal summer position. No housing will be provided.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Making sushi or hot food daily in front of high-profile guests.
• Friendly interactions with the guests.
• Organized and able to work at a high volume level.
• Sushi Chefs: Prepping fish, maki, sides, sets of miso, edamame, and other ingredients/dishes to be used in service.
• Line Cooks: Prepping Hot and Cold Japanese food items, as outlined by the menu
• Creating new dishes or preparations for the often-changing menu.
• Sushi prep: set up the sushi bar, and take direction from the head chef.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of 3 years as a Line Cook, Sushi Chef, Omakase restaurant, Maki, Nigiri or high-volume Kitchen preferably at an upscale restaurant.
• Extensive knowledge of Japanese food and culture.
• Proficient in English.
• Advanced knife skills.
• Availability to work nights, weekends & holidays.
• Positive attitude.

Schedule:

• 5 days a week.
• Weekends required.
• Day shift.
• Night shift.
• 8 hour shift.
• 10 hour shift.
• Part time availability as well.

We strive to create a unique and innovative culinary experience grounded in Japanese tradition.In the pursuit of these experiences, we follow 3 Core Values:• Hone our Craft: we hone our skills as hospitality professionals and we use those skills – our craft - to create a consistent experience for our guests; plate by plate and location by location.• Seek out Balance: the Kissaki experience is comprised of the full spectrum of flavors, textures, and personal connections. We provide moments that are familiar and comforting, and those that are exciting and new; the balance exists where each part of the spectrum is shared with and received by the guest.• Strive for Success: we push ourselves daily in order to reach daily milestones; we create our own opportunities and we create our own success; we don’t wait for it to happen!

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