Sushi Cook Lead

Hourly Rate: $32.96 

About Sensi:  

Founded by Dr. David Agus and Larry Ellison, our ecosystem of products and experiences is designed with one intention: to empower you to grow well and lead the world toward greater wellbeing.  

Base on Dr. Agus’ philosophy, Sensei believes we can guide our guests to greater wellbeing by offering experiential movement, rest and nourishment classes and programs. The launch of the Retreats wellness brand took place on Lana’i, Hawaii in partnership with Four Season’s lodging and food offerings by Nobu.  In this location, Sensei Porcupine Creek, Sensei is operating the lodging operation, as well as world-class golf, tennis, spa, fitness, movement, nutrition, meditative, enrichment and body assessment facilities. In addition, Sensei will run the F&B operation, as part of a licensing agreement with Nobu. Sensei programs and continuing learning sessions are high-touch, evidence-led and supported by the latest technology.  You can read our story here. 

Position Description: 

Responsibilities include supervising the culinary functions of the Sushi Bar to meet the overall expectations of Sensei by Nobu, meeting the company's financial goals, facilities maintenance, and personnel development objectives. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and counseling team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Responsibilities:  

• Assist the Head Sushi Chef and Kitchen Chefs in providing consistent excellence in quality and presentation of all food to the guests.
• Maintain the standard of excellent quality in culinary service and front of house guest services - responsible for ongoing training of the Sensei by Nobu standards and Sushi Bar standards to the Team.
• Produce food on a timely basis and ensure servers are well educated regarding all aspects of the Sensei by Nobu menu.
• Participate in service education through daily line-ups, quarterly menu meetings, and development of new server and cook training programs.
• Assist the F&B department in meeting the financial targets while achieving the food quality and service objectives.
• Maintain expert knowledge of all sushi bar stations and sushi prep responsibilities. Assist the Head Sushi Chef in training the Sushi staff to produce meals promptly in accordance with Sensei by Nobu standards.
• Assisting in filling any open positions with candidates who are qualified and understand the Sensei by Nobu standards of excellence required of them. Training new hires and organizing cross departmental training for other team members.
• Inventory of all the sushi bar produce - both specialty items, high volume products and Sensei by Nobu sauces.
• Facilitating sushi and sashimi, cold dish preparation of the sushi bar requiring various cooking methods, knife skills and organizing and inventory of ingredients for the restaurant.
• Assists the Head Sushi Chef in the organization and procurement of sushi bar operations - including items required for making sushi and sashimi, cold dishes, storing and plating.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness in the sushi bar.
• Assist in supervising the daily cleaning of the Dry Storage, Sushi Bar line and dish area, walk-ins, freezer, garage storage area and trash area.
• Represent the Head Sushi Chef in his/her absence, responsible for leading Torii Time, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and counseling team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Sushi Chef and Kitchen Chefs.
• Communicate with the F&B team, identifying developable personnel and providing the necessary training as positions open.
• attend Sensei operational sessions as requested.
• Represent the Head Sushi Chef in his/her absence.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Sushi Chef and Executive Chef.
• Always lead by example with the ability to mentor and inspire
• Understand the Sensei mission, philosophy and brand standards and develop a team culture around the core company mission.
• Maintain and monitor execution and follow-through of agreed upon daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly communication meetings and resulting action items and initiatives as directed by the General Manager
• Leadership – Maintain