Sushi Chef-CONTESSA

Major Food Group (MFG) is a hospitality company founded by Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi, and Jeff Zalaznick. From a small, intimate restaurant located in Little Italy, MFG has evolved into a hospitality powerhouse, creating some of New York City's most popular and iconic restaurants within the short span of eight years, garnering national and international attention along the way for its unique style and culinary prowess. Our restaurants are created and operated in a way that is respectful of the past, exciting for the present, and sustainable for the future. We tell complete stories and provide guests with unforgettable experiences. More than brick and mortar establishments, MFG's brands represent a way of life.

We are looking for a motivated Sushi Chef. Someone with a strong work ethics, who is passionate about hospitality, and maintaining the highest standards of service and professionalism.

Responsibilities:

• Expertly cutting, slicing, and filleting different types of fish.


• Inspecting the quality of fruits, vegetables, and fish used to prepare sushi dishes and informing the Executive Chef when quality is sub-standard.


• Preparing various types of sushi dishes according to established guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety.


• Maintaining a clean work environment in order to prevent food contamination.


• Regularly taking inventory of food supplies and other products.


• Reporting any problems with kitchen equipment to the manager on duty.


• Sterilizing all utensils, instruments, and equipment used in sushi preparation before every use.


• Communicating with wait staff to ensure that special requests and food allergy considerations are met.

Benefits: We offer competitive salary, company subsidized medical/dental/vision, transit discount, a generous dining program, and progressive paid time off. We offer many opportunities for growth as we are fully invested in our team, performing to be the best of the best!

Major Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce. We are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.