Seeking Sushi Chef and Floor Manager at Japanese High-end Sushi Restaurant Position Available In New York, New York

Seeking Sushi Chef and Floor Manager at Japanese High-end Sushi Restaurant City Lights International New York, NY 仕事内容: Japanese High-end Sushi Restaurants that originated from Tokyo, opened a chain in Manhattan, and is currently seeking experienced New Sushi Chef and FLoor Manager.

Their staff pride themselves in providing the guest an authentic Japanese experience with their passionate, unique style of preparing Sushi. ①

SUSHI CHEF

Job Duties Must have great interpersonal skills and act in a friendly manner towards customers and employees. Work efficiently in a team environment to achieve restaurant operational objectives. Executing all aspects of food service – preparing, cooking and portioning. Extensive knowledge and skills in proper fish cutting techniques. Ensuring you are serving creative and well presented food to guests. Work efficiently in a fast paced restaurant environment. Clearly communicating with kitchen staff, floor staff and managers. Creating a hospitable atmosphere of professionalism, integrity and efficiency. Maintain a clean working environment.

Requirements:

Minimum 3 years working in the Japanese Restaurant Industry (Preparing Sushi) Must have Work Visa Must understand and be passionate about the Japanese culture. A high level of hospitality skills and desire to provide great service Strong communication skills Extensive food handling skills Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. Must be highly motivated, detail-oriented and energetic.

Work Schedule:

(Full-Time) Must have a Flexible Work Schedule (Depending on Shift) Minimum 8 Hours a Day / 5 Days a

Week Salary Full Time:

Starting from minimum $72K-78K annually-DOE Based on skills and experiences. Benefits Heat insurance/ 401K •after probation term Bonus※the company provide bonus once a year depending on profit. Tip※they will share tips with Servers, Sushi Chefs, Busser and will paid as a payroll Work Location you can negotiate your work location during your interview. your work location will be below the store locations. ・Upper East ・Upper West ・

Midtown Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

Starting from/$72,000.00 – $83,000.00 per year• Based on your skills and experiences. •②Floor Manager / Sommelier Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee daily front-of-house operations, ensuring exceptional service standards. Hire, train, and manage service staff; develop schedules; process payroll using ADP. Conduct daily briefings; handle internal communication and updates. Manage reservations (Tock) and guest communication; answer restaurant calls. Supervise dining room flow, coordinating with kitchen and back-of-house team. Update omakase and beverage menus daily. Oversee wine, sake, and beverage inventory; manage ordering and vendor relationships. Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and alcohol service regulations. Improve and maintain CRM system for tracking guest preferences and sales history. Generate daily activity reports for ownership. Occasionally assist Japanese kitchen staff with language or integration-related matters (e.g., insurance, banking, visa support).

Qualifications Required:

Minimum 5 years of experience in fine dining, with at least 2 years in a management or sommelier role. Expertise in wine and sake (CMS, WSET, or Sake Certification strongly preferred). Prior experience in a Michelin-starred or high-end Japanese dining environment. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and familiarity with Adobe tools. Authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred:

Japanese language skills and omakase dining experience. Experience with Tock and Toast POS systems. Benefits Competitive salary ($95,000-$120,000) Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off Performance-based bonus opportunities Daily catered staff meals Professional growth opportunities in a Michelin-starred environment その他:

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$95,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

Bar Fine dining restaurant

Schedule:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Management:

2 years (Required) sommelier role: 2 years (Required) Fine dining: 5 years (Required)

Language:

Japanese (Preferred) English (Required) その他:

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$72,000.00 – $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off

Shift:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Sushi Chef:

3 years (Required)

Language:

English (Preferred) Japanese (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person