Sushi Cook | Part-Time | Benchmark International Arena

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

Step into the role of Sushi Cook, where you'll take the lead in driving culinary excellence in the kitchen. You'll oversee multiple stations, ensure smooth prep operations, and help deliver large-scale service with skill and precision. Your expertise will set the standard for food quality, safety, and team performance as you'll work closely with the Sous & Exectuive Chefs.

Beyond culinary expertise, you'll guide and support a team of cooks, helping them reach their full potential. Whether perfecting execution or energizing the crew during a busy rush, you lead with confidence, delivering unforgettable flavors that keep guests coming back for more.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $24.00 - $25.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until December 31, 2025. 

About the Venue

From 2011-2013, Benchmark International Arena had more than $62 million in improvements that have clearly revolutionized the industry and made it the premier entertainment venue in the state of Florida.

With a wide array of venues spread throughout the United States, it can be difficult to find one that distinguishes itself from the others. That is not the case with the renovated Benchmark International Arena, Florida’s premier entertainment venue and home of the three-time Stanley Cup champion, Tampa Bay Lightning.

Boasting unique features like lightning-throwing Tesla coils, the 11,000 square-foot Budweiser Biergarten with incredible views of the city and a massive five-manual, 105-rank digital pipe organ, Benchmark International Arena consistently ranks among the very best venues in the United States. The best part? This is only the beginning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present High End Sushi and sashimi with precision and consistency, adhering to house standards and traditional techniques.
• Support Sushi Chef in the daily operation of the sushi station, including mise en place, production, and service.
• Assist in sourcing and quality-checking seafood, rice, and specialty ingredients to ensure daily freshness and excellence.
• Monitor prep and production schedules to ensure timely execution during service, including omakase and a la carta formats.
• Uphold cleanliness, knife safety, sanitation procedures in accordance with HACCP and local health codes.
• Guide and train junior sushi chef and kitchen assistants in best practices, knife skills, and plating aesthetics.
• Collaborate with Culinary leadership on menu specials, seasonal updates, and plating innovations.
• Maintain equipment, sharpen knives, and uphold standards of cleanliness and organization within the sushi stations.

Qualifications

• Mastery of sushi techniques including Nigiri, Maki, Sashimi, and basic Japanese Hot/Cold Kitchen Supports.
• Solid understanding of fish breakdown, rice preparation, knife handling, and japanese ingredients usage.
• High attention to details and commitment to consistency and presentation.
• Familiarity of omakese or chef's counter service is a plus.
• Knowledge of Japanese Culinary terms, seasonal fish, and basic sake pairing preferred. - - ServSafe certification or equivalent food handler's permit required.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $24 - $62