What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Sushi Chef position at Zuzu Nashville?
Company Summary
ELIA Group is a multi-faceted, fully integrated real estate and hospitality company that acquires, develops, and manages commercial properties in landmark locations throughout the United States. In Real Estate & Development and Hospitality, we don’t sit back and let things happen, we make things happen! Whether we’re crafting deals or cocktails, our unparalleled attention to detail leads to award-winning real estate development and hospitality projects.
Job Summary
We are seeking a talented and experienced Executive Sushi Chef to join our team. This unique opportunity is to lead the Sushi department across all Experience Zuzu locations.
What You’ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities)
Create a rich sushi menu with various main ingredients and raw fish (for example, salmon, tuna, unagi)
Prepare all types of sushi, including maki, nigiri and sashimi
Select fresh fruits and vegetables to make high-quality dishes (like avocado, mango and carrots)
Add additional flavors to sushi rolls with ginger, rice vinegar, wasabi and soy sauce, when appropriate
Manage food prep activities, like boiling rice
Prepare exceptional meals according to standard recipes and venue specifications.
Prepare, arrange, and plate dishes per the current menu.
Adhere to culinary standards and regulations.
Function as a supportive team member during their shift.
Track, record and replenish inventory as needed and in accordance with established par levels.
Adhere to all standard operating procedures and sequence of service standards.
Maintain line of sight/atmosphere control by circulating through work area throughout shift.
Comply with all safety and health procedures as well as company and departmental policies and procedures.
What We Expect of You
At ELIA, we use our unique experience and contributions to deliver more than value – we set new standards! We seek someone that is looking for more than a job – we want to work with someone who is as passionate as us about what we do and how we go about doing it.
Your success with us requires these qualifications:
Fine Dining experience required
Experience with crafting Sushi cuisine
Proven ability to work as a team, stay organized, multi-task, and prioritize
Understand various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
Familiar with industry best practices
ServSafe Food Handlers Certificate required
Competitive Salary and Great Benefits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Employee Discount
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is regularly required to stand, reach, bend and lift heavy objects. The noise level in the work environment is typically high.
Stamina and Endurance: Ability to work long hours on your feet, including during busy periods and events.
Strength: Capability to lift and move heavy kitchen equipment, pots, pans, and food items, often weighing up to 50 pounds.
Tolerance to Heat and Moisture: Comfort working in hot, steamy kitchen environments with exposure to high temperatures from stoves, ovens, and dishwashers.
Mobility: Agility to navigate tight or crowded kitchen spaces and quickly respond to various tasks and emergencies.
Manual Dexterity: Skill in handling cooking tools and equipment with precision, including chopping, stirring, and plating.
Good Hand-Eye Coordination: Coordination for tasks like food preparation, arranging dishes, and managing multiple kitchen activities simultaneously.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
