Sushi Cook - Soho House West Hollywood

Who we are…

Soho House & Co is a collection of members' clubs, restaurants, hotels and cinemas, catering to those in the film, media, fashion and creative industries. The company has unique ventures throughout the UK, USA, Canada and Europe, with new openings planned for all global regions, with the addition of Asia in 2019.

The vibe…

At Soho House culture is everything and we believe that our Houses are only as good as the people who work within them. Whether it’s a private members’ club, hotel, restaurant, spa or gym each of our sites has its own style and atmosphere. We aim to make sure that all our guests and members have a great time and we firmly believe it’s our people who make that happen.

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HOW WE WORK ** HOW WE HAVE FUN ** and ** WHY WE STAY

The venue…

Located on the famous Sunset Boulevard in the heart of West Hollywood, Soho House West Hollywood offers a spectacular, panoramic view of the city on our wrap around terrace, and multiple dining areas for our members.

The role…

Soho House is looking to hire a dedicated Sushi Cook to assist the Executive Chef in preparing sushi dishes in accordance with food health and safety regulations and restaurant standards. The Sushi Cook’s responsibilities include preparing traditional Japanese sushi rice, chopping, slicing, and filleting various kinds of fish, preparing garnishes and sides, and form hand rolls, cut rolls, nigiri, and sashimi. You should also be able to customize customers’ orders according to preferences and food allergy considerations. To be successful as a Sushi Cook, you should ensure that all ingredients used in dishes are of the highest quality. Ultimately, an exceptional Sushi Cook should work well under pressure, have great teamwork, and a passion for crafting dishes with care and respect.

Main Duties

• Manage food prep activities, like boiling and seasoning rice.
• Add additional flavors to sushi rolls with ginger, rice vinegar, wasabi and soy sauce, when appropriate.
• Prepare appetizers, soups and salads that are close to the philosophy of Japanese cuisine.
• Expertly cutting, slicing, and filleting different types of fish.
• Inspecting the quality of fruits, vegetables, and fish used to prepare sushi dishes and informing the Executive Chef when quality is sub-standard.
• Preparing various types of sushi dishes according to established guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety.
• Maintaining a clean work environment in order to prevent food contamination.
• Regularly taking inventory of food supplies and other products.
• Reporting any problems with kitchen equipment to the manager on duty.
• Sterilizing all utensils, instruments, and equipment used in sushi preparation before every use.
• Communicating with wait staff to ensure that special requests and food allergy considerations are met.

Requirements

• Required Skills/Qualifications
  • Some kitchen experience preferred.
  • Accuracy and speed.
  • Food handler certification.
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Advanced understanding of kitchen function and demonstrated knife skills.
  • Strong communication and people skills.
  • Flexible schedule.
  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment.
  Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands.
  • Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours.
  • Fast-paced movements are required to go from one part of the club to others.
  • Must be able to move, pull, carry, or lift at least 40 pounds.
  • Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required.

Benefits

Why work with us...

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career.

• Health Care + 401K: Full time employees are eligible for full benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision as well as Retirement fund with a 2% match
• Paid Time Off: Full- Time Employees have sick day's + vacation days
• Career Development: Soho House can progress your career domestically or internationally as well as managerially or technically
• Soho Impact: Empowering the Soho House Community to make positive change, through mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach and sustainability
• Learning & Development: An extensive range of internally and externally run courses are available for all employees.
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Celebrating our passion for food and drink. Check out our monthly calendars and get involved in trips, training's and events. Available to all.
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.
• Family Meal: Whilst on duty in our Houses & Restaurants you will be provided with a substantial meal free of charge.