Sushi Chef

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Sushi Chef to join our kitchen team, specializing in both traditional and fusion sushi styles. This role involves preparing sushi for regular service and special events, ensuring high-quality food presentation, and maintaining excellent kitchen hygiene using company-supplied ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi dishes in traditional and fusion styles
• Present food attractively and adhere to quality standards
• Manage inventory to ensure ingredient availability and freshness
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and comply with food safety regulations
• Conduct quality control to uphold dish consistency and taste
• Interact with customers professionally to enhance dining experience
• Collaborate effectively as part of the kitchen team

Preferred Qualifications

• Entry-level experience in sushi preparation
• Culinary arts diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in sushi preparation and Japanese cuisine knowledge
• Strong knife skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Effective time management and teamwork abilities

MEDO is a casual, fine dining Japanese restaurant positioned right in the entry point of Woodstock, NY. We focus on semi traditional Japanese cuisine and various Japanese beverages. We strive to deliver the most authentic “OMOTENASHI”experience. This experience can be described as intimate, anticipatory, selfless, and meticulous.
Our restaurant is led by two partners with different areas of focus and responsibility. David Fletcher, the founder of the restaurant serves as the role of General Manager with a focus on service and dining operations. Frank Maximillian Glausen serves as Executive Chef and leads the culinary program and kitchen standards. Together, the partnership is responsible for shaping the standards, identity, and long-term direction of MEDO.
While each partner brings a different perspective to the business, MEDO operates as one team. That means we expect consistency in professionalism, consistency in communication, and consistency in standards. A guest should feel the same clarity, care, and excellence whether they are speaking to a host, a server, a bartender, a cook, a manager, or a partner.

Company Description

MEDO is a casual, fine dining Japanese restaurant positioned right in the entry point of Woodstock, NY. We focus on semi traditional Japanese cuisine and various Japanese beverages. We strive to deliver the most authentic “OMOTENASHI”experience. This experience can be described as intimate, anticipatory, selfless, and meticulous.\r\nOur restaurant is led by two partners with different areas of focus and responsibility. David Fletcher, the founder of the restaurant serves as the role of General Manager with a focus on service and dining operations. Frank Maximillian Glausen serves as Executive Chef and leads the culinary program and kitchen standards. Together, the partnership is responsible for shaping the standards, identity, and long-term direction of MEDO.\r\nWhile each partner brings a different perspective to the business, MEDO operates as one team. That means we expect consistency in professionalism, consistency in communication, and consistency in standards. A guest should feel the same clarity, care, and excellence whether they are speaking to a host, a server, a bartender, a cook, a manager, or a partner.