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The Ned’s Club Washington DC boasts 3 restaurants each serving a unique style of cuisine from around the world. We will also host incredible events with customized menus for our guests. As our Sushi Line Cook you will prepare, plate, and serve high-quality sushi (maki, nigiri, sashimi) in a fast-paced environment, strictly adhering to food safety standards. You will be responsible for filleting fish, making sushi rice, creating sauces, maintaining station inventory, and ensuring consistent, aesthetically pleasing presentations during service. You will have the opportunity to amaze our members and guests by cooking in our Pan Asian restaurant.
Do you want to join one of the best places to work in hospitality?
What’s the role?
Sushi Line Cook
Who we are…
The Ned and Ned’s Club are a global collection of hotels, clubs, spas, and restaurants for like-minded individuals to meet, work and have a good time.
After launching The Ned London in 2017, we are proud to have opened a Ned’s Club in the US capital in 2025, our fourth and newest location.
The Property…
Ned’s Club Washington DC is a members’ club set over three floors of a neoclassical style building situated within President’s Park at 734 15th Street NW.
The Riggs Building sits opposite the US Treasury and was constructed in 1930. The 12-story building is located around the corner from the White House and sits above the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, formerly the historic Riggs Bank Corcoran branch.
The Club has a Rooftop Terrace and Loft Restaurant with views overlooking the White House, US Treasury and Washington Monument, plus a Founder’s Dining Room, The Library, Drawing Room, Gallery and Conservatory. On level nine, there is a self-contained floor of private event spaces.
As part of our culinary team and reporting to the kitchen leadership team, you will:
Set up the sushi station with all necessary equipment and ingredients; prepares ingredients, including, washing, slicing, and preparing garnishes
Expertly cleans, skins, and fillets various fish, ensuring proper portion control
Assemble maki rolls, nigiri, and sashimi according to restaurant recipes and presentation standards
Maintain a clean and sanitized workspace, following all health regulations and storing food properly at correct temperatures.
Execute orders quickly and accurately during high-volume service, coordinating with, and reporting to our Head Sushi Chef and Lead Line Cook
Monitor inventory levels of fresh fish and ingredients, notifying the chef when items need to be reordered
Keep our guests and customers well fed by preparing and serving our restaurant menus
Be able to read recipes and create dishes that look and taste amazing, always following Ned’s Club standards
Tackle any glitches or issues head on, prioritizing the guest experience every time
Deliver a seamless and smooth experience to every guest
Use equipment properly, we want you to maintain a safe and clean kitchen environment
Support the next team of cooks by helping to prep for the next service
What you can bring to the role:
Previous experience in sushi restaurant and working on a sushi line in an operational kitchen
Any specialist knowledge of cooking techniques or cuisine types may be advantageous
Our kitchens can be high pressure so a calm demeanor and a genuine passion for providing guests with exceptional food is essential
A creative flair is always welcome, our menus change seasonally, and you may be offered the opportunity to assist your Head Chef in menu creation
Able to work mornings or evenings/ night service
What The Ned can give you:
Salary of up to $30/hour
Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life, STD, LTD Insurance
Complimentary meals in our friendly team restaurant when the Club opens
Exciting learning and development programs to help progress your career
Exclusive rates with our hotels for stays and dining, exclusive rates for your family and friends for hotel stays
Paid time off
401k matching
Employee assistance program - advice and support
Reward and recognition initiatives
At The Ned, we don't just celebrate our diversity, we challenge ourselves to do even better. The Ned is committed to being the best place to work, and ensuring that we have a leading diversity, equity and inclusion program is central to making that vision a reality.
Please let us know of any specific needs you may have during your interview.
All candidates must be eligible to work in the US to be considered for this role.
Apply today and join us as a Sushi Line Cook
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