What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Line Cook position at Sushi Concepts Stanford?
Description
Join the Sushi Roku Team – Now Hiring a Lead Line Cook
Are you ready to be part of something truly exciting? Sushi Roku Palo Alto is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working Lead Line Cook to join our dynamic team!
Sushi Roku is revolutionizing the Japanese dining experience. As part of the renowned Innovative Dining Group, which includes hot spots like BOA Steakhouse and Katana, Sushi Roku blends inventive sushi creations, bold fusion dishes, a lively atmosphere, and an expertly crafted cocktail menu.
We’ve quickly become the go-to destination for food lovers, trendsetters, and tastemakers from LA, Orange County, Las Vegas, Austin, and beyond. If you're passionate about hospitality and want to be part of a high-energy team in one of Southern California’s most sought-after dining spots, we want you on board!
What’ll You Do:
A Lead Line cook supervises kitchen operations in conjunction with, and in the absence of, the Executive Chef, and ensures that all food production workers are performing their duties as prescribed by the standards established by the company.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Have an extensive knowledge of our restaurant’s food offerings and beverage program.
- Possess a strong familiarity with food service regulations and proper food handling procedures.
- Demonstrate strong operational skills and impeccably high standards of service.
- Effectively manage kitchen staff, provide supportive leadership and motivation throughout food service.
- Train and coach kitchen staff to adhere to company standards, policies and procedures, department rules and sanitation requirements.
- Assist the Executive Chef in creating weekly work schedules for the hourly back-of-house employees.
- Direct kitchen employees with food production and use a hands-on style approach when executing the line.
- Responsible for daily ordering and receiving for kitchen operations and making corrections when something is shorted, not ordered, or not up to quality standards.
- Assemble food production lines by checking the worktable, counter, broil station, fry station and line freezer to ensure they are properly stocked during and after service.
- Set up production cycles, ensure proper inventory levels are available, and replenish items as necessary.
- Monitor food production areas for safety and sanitation practices and procedures including checking walk-in refrigerators and dry storage areas for cleanliness and orderliness.
- File all paperwork correctly and complete daily tasks in a timely manner (i.e., invoices, food budgets, pricing).
- Create a positive work environment for our employees through friendly, caring and professional communication
- Embody and deliver on exceptional service and hospitality.
Requirements
What we are looking for:
- 2 years of previous experience in a supervisory role in a high-end, high volume restaurant.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel; and Restaurant POS Systems.
- Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
- Ability to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure.
- Must have a flexible schedule, available to work daytime, evening and/or weekend shifts.
- Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with employees, dining room staff and guests. Must be able to facilitate the communication process.
- A valid Food Handler Card. Must have upon hire.
- Ability to work standing for long periods, lift up to 75 lbs, and manage a physically demanding role.
Why Sushi Roku?
- Be part of a trendy, award-winning team.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement within a leading restaurant group.
- Competitive pay and great benefits.
- Work in a vibrant, fun, and fast-paced environment.
Ready to join a team that’s changing the game in Japanese cuisine? Apply now and help us deliver a memorable dining experience to every guest!
Sushi Roku is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law