Sushi Chef - Naisho Room at The Watermark - Competitive Compensation!

@ B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Group
B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Groupb.f.saulcompanyhospitalitygroup.com

Sushi Chef - Naisho Room at The Watermark - Competitive Compensation!

Posted 6 days ago

About the job

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group operates 20+ hotels, including The Watermark. We seek a Sushi Chef to ensure quality, safety, and staff management in our upscale restaurant offering Japanese cuisine in Tysons Corner, VA.

Requirements

  • 3+ years sushi cooking experience
  • Knowledge of high-quality ingredients
  • Knife skills proficiency
  • Customer service skills
  • Ability to work any kitchen station

Qualifications

  • Experience in fine dining setting
  • Japanese cuisine knowledge preferred
  • Professional appearance
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Able to lift 50 pounds

Full job description

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is a subsidiary of the largest private real estate company in the Washington, D.C. area, and has been in operation for over 130 years. The Hospitality Group operates a portfolio of more than 20 business class hotels with top brands from Intercontinental Hotel Groups, Marriott International, Hilton, and Best Western Hotels: along with The Watermark Hotel, The Hay-Adams Hotel, and Perch Putt. These properties are operated by a team of more than 1,000 enthusiastic hospitality professionals! 

Are you looking for a great place to work? Join our team as our new Sushi Chef for a Japanese style Bar & Lounge located in The Watermark Hotel in Tysons Corner, VA. Competitive compensation commensurate to experience.

As a leading owner and operator in the Hospitality industry, we are committed to providing an unmatched career experience and are committed to the success and development of our team members. The 300-unit Watermark Hotel - Tysons is an upscale, all-suite facility with a chef driven restaurant, cocktail bar, outdoor patios, 1,600 square feet of meeting space and a breakfast café. The property is owned by Capital One Financial and operated by the B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group.

The Sushi Chef will work closely with the Executive Sushi Chef Hobin Kim to ensure the culinary department operates effectively, including adherence to health regulations. Under the guidance and supervision of Senior Kitchen Management and within the policies and procedures established by THE WATERMARK HOTEL, the Sushi Cook is to control the day-to-day operations of the kitchen and its staff in their duties and career development but not limited to. Follows brand standards to ensure menus, presentation, food quality, and timely delivery meets client’s needs. Effective management of assigned staff to ensure achievement of overall financial results, guest satisfaction and positive team members relations.

RESPONSIBILITIES - Include but not limited to:

  • Maintain and exhibit a solid knowledge and understanding of all food products and skillfully apply various cooking techniques.
  • Identify and safely use all kitchen equipment.
  • Ensure all requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated areas.
  • Properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
  • Ensure all products are rotated on a first-in, first-out philosophy.
  • Maintain complete knowledge and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards.
  • Assist Executive Chef with the development of new ideas and menus.
  • Regularly restock all kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
  • Maintain supervisory role in absence of the Head Chef.
  • Ensure food quality is superior, efficiently communicate and take action to correct any irregularities.
  • Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and functioning.
  • Conduct daily inventory to ensure proper par levels.
  • Work as a team, assisting all guests / employees’ needs and inquiries.
  • Effectively communicate with management and service staff to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and other employees.
  • Ability to work on all stations of the kitchen.
  • Assist management by controlling food and labor cost and establishing goals and objectives that focus on profit, product, and people.
  • Assist management by controlling purchasing, receiving, purveyor lists, inventory, and reports of all kitchen items.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
    • Education, Experience & Knowledge:

  • Minimum of three years’ experience as Sushi Cook in a fast-paced fine dining establishment. Japanese cuisine experience is preferred.
  • Excellent knowledge of high-quality ingredients and international cuisine.
  • Excellent working knowledge of knives and knife skills.
  • Working knowledge of weights, measures, and various cooking techniques.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Able and willing to work in any assigned station of the kitchen as required (fish, meat, cold line, pastry).
  • Professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Strong hands-on training and management skills.
  • Must have excellent people skills and ability to supervise, lead, mentor, coach, evaluate, develop, inspire people, set expectations, recognize achievements, manage conflict, align performance goals, provide feedback, and delegate.
    • Physical Requirements:

  • Required to stand, stoop; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel, lift, reach with hands and arms; talk to hear and taste or smell. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat.
  • Work near moving mechanical parts.
  • Outdoor weather conditions.
  • Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
    • Special Requirements:

  • Language Skills
  • Ability to read, write and speak in English is needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before employees of the Company.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
    • Equipment

  • Working knowledge of kitchen equipment to include but not limited to; slicing machine, juicer, Cryovac machine, circulator small wares equipment.
  • Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of all kitchen equipment.
    • Health & Safety

  • Promote safety, comply with fire regulations.
  • Working knowledge of health, safety & sanitation procedures.
  • Maintain clean premises and proper sanitation.
  • Ensure security procedures are operational.
    • EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disabled

BENEFITS:

  • Well-Being Benefits:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Vacation Policy
  • Long Term Planning:
  • 401(k) Retirement Program
  • Paid Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Team Member Programs:
  • Our Big 3 Mission Statement Leaders of the Month/Year
  • Annual Performance Appraisals and Wage Increase Opportunities
  • Annual Team Member Banquets
  • Annual Team Member Engagement Survey
  • Discounted Room Rates for Team Members, Family and Friends
  • Complimentary Parking
  • Weekly Payroll


The actual base pay offered is determined by several variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.  Base pay is one component of B. F. Saul Company & Affiliates total compensation package, which also includes access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, bonus plans and more. 

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring diverse professionals.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


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