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Email your resume to info@tempuramatsui.com About Us Tempura Matsui is a Michelin-starred (One Star) tempura omakase restaurant in Murray Hill. We are hiring a dependable Line Cook for a Chef ...

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... tempura, skewers and fried rice, as well as a robust wagyu and seafood section. Miru is Hiring Now ... SOUS CHEF! Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Sous Chef with 2 years of sous chef ...

Proven experience as a sushi chef or cook. * Strong knowledge of sushi preparation techniques, including rice cooking and fish slicing. * Familiarity with various sushi rolls, sashimi, and tempura ...

Sous Chef

Chicago, IL

$55K - $75K/yr

... dishes like tempura, skewers and fried rice, as well as a robust wagyu and seafood section ... SOUS CHEF! Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Sous Chef with 2 years of sous chef ...

Proven experience as a sushi chef or cook. * Strong knowledge of sushi preparation techniques, including rice cooking and fish slicing. * Familiarity with various sushi rolls, sashimi, and tempura ...

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We are seeking a skilled Specialty Asian Chef with expertise in Japanese and Southeast Asian ... tempura) and Southeast Asian specialties such as Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, and other regional ...

We are seeking a skilled Specialty Asian Chef with expertise in Japanese and Southeast Asian ... tempura) and Southeast Asian specialties such as Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, and other regional ...

We are seeking a skilled Specialty Asian Chef with expertise in Japanese and Southeast Asian ... tempura) and Southeast Asian specialties such as Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, and other regional ...

We are seeking a skilled Specialty Asian Chef with expertise in Japanese and Southeast Asian ... tempura) and Southeast Asian specialties such as Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, and other regional ...

Lead Sushi Line Cook

Dallas, TX · On-site

$17 - $21.75/hr

Enjoy a selection of crispy seafood and local vegetable tempura. Nigiri in classic cuts of Japanese ... Support the Sushi Chef and kitchen leadership in executing the restaurant's sushi program and ...

Line Cook

Bal Harbour, FL · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

Chef Makoto Okuwa, a master of Edomae-style sushi, continues to reshape tradition for a savvy ... Works well under pressure in a high-volume setting * 1+ Year Experience working a wok, tempura, or ...

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Posted 22 days ago


Job description

Line Cook – Japanese Fine Dining / Tempura Omakase

Tempura Matsui | 222 E 39th St, New York, NY 10016 (Murray Hill)
Pay: $18–$28/hour (DOE)
Employment: Full-Time
Benefits: 401(k), Commuter Benefits
Experience: 1+ year preferred
Apply: Email your resume to info@tempuramatsui.com

About Us

Tempura Matsui is a Michelin-starred (One Star) tempura omakase restaurant in Murray Hill. We are hiring a dependable Line Cook for a Chef’s Assistant training track, with structured, hands-on training alongside the chef.

This position is ideal for someone who wants to grow in Japanese fine dining, has strong discipline and attention to detail, and is genuinely interested in learning tempura technique from the ground up.

You will begin with zensai (appetizer) prep/plating and sashimi support, then progress into tempura ingredient prep, station organization, and service support as you grow.

Who We’re Looking For
  • Japanese kitchen experience is strongly preferred (washoku / sushi / kaiseki / tempura)
  • At minimum, candidates must have a genuine interest in Japanese cuisine, omakase, and learning tempura technique
  • Strong knife skills, cleanliness, organization, and attention to detail are important
  • Fine-dining or upscale kitchen experience is a plus, but not required
Schedule
  • Mon: Closed
  • Tue–Thu: Dinner service
  • Fri–Sat: Lunch + Dinner service
  • Sun: Open twice per month
    Nights and weekends availability is required.
Responsibilities
  • Support mise en place and service execution
  • Prep and plating support for zensai and sashimi
  • Assist with seafood/vegetable prep for tempura
  • Maintain station organization, labeling, storage, and food safety standards
  • Communicate clearly with the chef and team during service
  • Open and close duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • 1+ year restaurant kitchen experience preferred
  • Strong fundamentals in cooking techniques and food preparation
  • Clean, organized, detail-driven, and reliable under pressure
  • Team-oriented with clear communication
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
How to Apply

Email your resume to info@tempuramatsui.com and include:

  1. Current location
  2. Availability and earliest start date
  3. Work authorization status
  4. Japanese kitchen experience, if any
  5. If you do not have Japanese kitchen experience, please briefly answer:
    Why are you interested in Japanese cuisine and tempura?
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