What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Sushi Chef position at RA Sushi - Austin?
Position Summary:
Under the direction of management, is responsible for directing the efforts of sushi bar staff to
ensure the smooth and efficient operation of all sushi and kitchen responsibilities. Functions
as a key member of the restaurant staff and is responsible for mentoring, training and
continuously developing sushi and kitchen personnel as applicable.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Prepares the weekly work schedules of all sushi chefs and submits to management for approval.
- Advises management on a variety of issues including but not limited to food quality, inventory levels, equipment operations, sanitary conditions, employee performance and development.
- Inspects all food deliveries and periodically inspects the condition of food on hand. Ensures food is handled, prepared, and stored in accordance with company standards.
- Overseeing daily compliance with company standards, ensuring cost and quality control for food, portion sizes, and inventory levels.
- In accordance with standards set by and as directed by the manager on duty, trains new chefs and provides management with performance observation and updates.
- Under the direction of management, checks time records of sushi chefs to maintain control over labor cost.
- Presents a clean and neat appearance and uses a courteous manner with all guests.
- Periodically work at the sushi bar as required.
- Works directly with managers and general managers.
- Sets, maintains, and adjusts par levels for product based on sales volume.
- Periodically weighs product and does quality assurance (QA) checks to hold vendors accountable.
- Works with the Head Kitchen Chef to maintain all the above areas.
- Works with managers and Ecosure to develop best practices for food safety and instills that behavior with the sushi department. Maintains and updates recipes books.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Successful completion of sushi chef performance requirements.
- 2 – 3 years’ experience as sushi chef
