Assistant Kitchen Manager

A Japanese restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn focusing on Kaisen-Don (elevated Japanese rice bowls inspired by edomae chirashi sushi) and traditional Japanese cuisine is seeking a full-time Kitchen Manager to join the team.

The team member will be responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the downstairs kitchen. The team member will prepare high-quality dishes that meet the company’s standards and manage a team of two to four team members, ensuring quality and consistency.

Responsibilities:
* Maintain daily operations of all stations
* Assist in daily prep or any other assigned work
* Managing team members to complete mise en place and stations are set prior to service
* Use standard recipes and plate presentations in order to maintain standards of quality in production and presentation
* Manage inventory, ordering and communicate with the Head Chef to ensure ingredients are well stocked 
* Maintain a good working relationship with all back of house, front of house staff, management and guests
* Store all items properly at the end of shift, labeling and dating all products
* Ensure a clean, neat and organized work area
* Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by management

Qualifications:

* Practical working experience in a kitchen, preferably in Japanese cuisine
* 1-2 years of cooking experience required
* Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays
* Strong communication skills and team-first attitude
* Able to stay organized, manage time wisely and work with little to no direct supervision
* Able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, fast-paced environment
* Able to maintain a clean and professional appearance as per company policies
* Able to stand for extended periods of time
* Able to carry, push, and pull up to 30 lbs; standing, bending and lifting will be required
* Fluency and/or ability to communicate in other languages (Spanish / Japanese) is a strong plus

Schedule:
Weekday and weekend dinners, weekend lunch.

We look forward to hearing from you!