Omakase Chef

At Miami Beach Hotel Group, across all of our hotels and restaurants, we create unforgettable moments; fueled by passion, driven by purpose, and inspired by the vibrant culture of Miami Beach. Each of our boutique hotels, from free-spirited hostels to 4-star luxury experiences, has its own unique personality and style that continues to attract thousands of domestic and international travelers of all budgets, year after year. We own and operate a collection of 16 independent boutique hotels and 7 restaurants, where every detail is intentional and every guest is at the center of what we do.

Our team is bold, modern, and united by a shared belief, its all about the guest.

We are hiring for an Omakase Chef for one of our prime locations- The Catalina Hotel.

This role is part time- weekends only. Friday-Sunday, Holidays.

Qualifications

• To be successful as a SR. Chef, you should ensure that all ingredients used in dishes are of the highest quality
• At least 5 years of Japanese and sushi related experience in an upscale setting
• Proficient in Omakase / Sushi
• Valid manager's food handler's license
• Sound knowledge of food safety regulations
• The ability to stand for long periods of time
• Excellent time-management skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Great people skills
• The ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities

• The Omakase Head Chef prepares dishes in accordance with food health and safety regulations and restaurant standards
• The Head Chef's responsibilities include preparing traditional Japanese sushi rice, processing (chopping, slicing, and filleting) various kinds of fish, and placing orders for supplies as needed
• You should also be able to customize customers' orders according to preferences and food allergy considerations
• Ultimately, an exceptional Head Chef should work well under pressure and maintain restaurant standards during busy periods
• 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
• Designing new recipes, planning menus, and selecting plate presentations
• Performing administrative tasks, taking stock of food and equipment supplies, doing purchase orders, and adding new item pricing to the inventory sheets
• Make periodic and regular inspections of units to observe quality of food prep and service, food appearance, cleanliness and sanitation of production, service areas, and equipment
• Oversee product purchasing and manage culinary budget
• Conduct period ending inventory and entry into the inventory sheets
• Keep budgeted food cost (provided by ORG Ops Team) in line by developing and planning menu items, including specials, that will meet budgeted COGS
• Manage employee food waste and proper recycling/composting procedures to comply with company and Country standards
• Develop recipes, plan menus, and design plate presentations for all items (sushi and hot line)
• Assist kitchen staff with food prep and creation
• Display leadership by providing a positive work environment, counseling employees as appropriate, and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management
• Maintaining a clean work environment in order to prevent food contamination
• Sterilizing all utensils, instruments, and equipment used in sushi preparation before every use

Our team is bold, modern, and united by a shared belief, its all about the guest.

We are hiring for an Omakase Chef for one of our prime locations- The Catalina Hotel.

This role is part time- weekends only. Friday-Sunday, Holidays.

Qualifications

• To be successful as a Sr. Omakase Chef, you should ensure that all ingredients used in dishes are of the highest quality
• At least 5 years of Japanese and sushi related experience in an upscale setting
• Proficient in Omakase / Sushi
• Valid manager's food handler's license
• Sound knowledge of food safety regulations
• The ability to stand for long periods of time
• Excellent time-management skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Great people skills
• The ability to work under pressure