OTOKO Sushi Chef

Job Details

Job Location
SOUTH CONGRESS HOTEL - Austin, TX

Position Type
Full Time

Job Category
Restaurant-Food Service

OTOKO is hiring for a SUSHI CHEF

OTOKO is a 12-seat Japanese restaurant located at South Congress Hotel in Austin, Texas. The multi-course omakase experience at OTOKO blends Tokyo-style sushi and Kyoto-style kaiseki into a unique tasting menu, selected and prepared by our chefs based on ingredient availability and seasonality. Located next to OTOKO is Watertrade, an intimate omakase-style cocktail bar, open to OTOKO diners as well as the public and featuring an extensive list of specialty Japanese whiskies, sake + craft cocktails curated around ingredient seasonality.

JOB SUMMARY

Who you are: You're a team player who thrives on a high-energy environment. You take pride in your craft-you know the kitchen is a fast-paced, high-volume environment, and that's why you love it.

What you'll learn: Refined culinary techniques, product knowledge, communication skills, teamwork, ability to resolve conflict, time management, working in dynamic teams, and displaying your personality through your work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Full-Time availability is required- Wednesday through Saturday
• 2+ years of line cook experience with a preference in fine-dining and/or Japanese cuisine preferred
• Knowledge of sushi preparation + proper fish handling a plus
• Knowledge of Japanese/Asian ingredients preferred
• Excellent knife skills + attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and perform under pressure
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks

BENEFITS

We are proud to offer competitive wages and the following benefits for full-time employees:

• Up to 3 weeks paid time off annually
• 50% off discount at most New Waterloo restaurants
• Health, vision + dental benefits
• 401K plans
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer pay
• Referral bonuses
• Discounts at our shops, hotels + local partnerships

ABOUT NEW WATERLOO

New Waterloo is an independent hospitality development + management company. We make places that create positive impact within the communities in which we live, work, play, and call home. Our brands include: South Congress Hotel, Hotel Ella, El Rey Court, La Condesa, Sway, Cafe No Se, Manana, Central Standard, Otoko, Watertrade, Il Brutto, Butler Pitch & Putt, and Albert Hotel.

New Waterloo is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.