Sushi Cook - TAO Restaurant Chicago

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Minimum 1 year prep or sushi cook experience or equivalent related Tao Group Hospitality experience
• •Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate
• •Must be able to move quickly
• •Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance
• •Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• •Ability to maintain confidentiality
• •Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment
• •Must be able to follow guidelines of sanitation, food handling and hygiene
• •Must be able to follow all orders received from the POS system and/or directions from the expeditor
• •Must be able to anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests
• •Must be able to handle all allergy and/or dietary restrictions and modifications
• •Must be able to properly set-up station and perform opening/closing procedures as directed by management
• •Must be able to stock station with prescribed supplies
• •Must be able to set mise en place following FIFO and company standards
• •Must be able to wipe down and sanitize station
• •Must be able to complete opening duties as assigned or directed
• •Must be able to complete closing duties as assigned or directed
• •Must be able to report all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management
• •Must be able to attend and participate in daily pre-service meetings (where applicable)
• •Must be able to attend and participate in any training sessions or departmental meetings
• •Must be able to learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example
• •Must be able to portray a positive and professional attitude
• •Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments
• •Must be able to work as part of a team and provide help and support to all fellow team members
• •Must be able to assist and/or complete additional tasks as assigned
• •Must be able to work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke
• •Must be able to work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
• •Must maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
• •Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner
• •Possesses in-depth knowledge of assigned recipes with the ability to execute them to company standards
• •Possesses general knowledge of the venue
• •Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards
• •Communicates product needs to the chefs and the support staff
• •Required to check cover counts, BEOs, and/or Fire Sheets
• •Must be able to prepare all restaurants foods, hot and cold
• •Must be able to ensure quality, consistency and production of all food items
• •Must be able to prepare each dish in a consistent manner including portion size, taste and plating
• •Must be able to follow all recipes and execute them to TAO Standards

Desired Qualifications

• •Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge