Japanese Culinary Specialist

About Ichi Gateway

At Ichi Gateway, a renowned Japanese restaurant in Palmerston, NT, we're seeking highly skilled and experienced professionals to join our dynamic team. With a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences, we offer an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment.

Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Job Description:

We're looking for a skilled Cook (Specialist Ethnic Cuisine) to join our kitchen team. As a key member of our culinary team, you'll be responsible for preparing and cooking a wide variety of food items, ensuring the quality and presentation meet the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare ingredients and cook food according to recipes and established standards.
• Prepare sushi rice, handle raw fish, craft different types of sushi rolls, prepare different sauces and other items as per menu and possess good knife skills and cutting techniques.
• Inspect ingredients for freshness and quality, monitor food temperatures during cooking and storage, and ensure that finished dishes meet the restaurant's quality and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace, follow proper hygiene practices, and monitor food temperatures.
• Manage inventory levels of ingredients, monitoring stock levels, and communicating with the kitchen manager regarding ingredient orders and replenishment needs.
• Communicate effectively with other staff to coordinate tasks, maintain workflow, and ensure timely food service.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Cook in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

We are also seeking a skilled Food & Beverage/Waiter Supervisor to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure customer service is of the highest standard.
• Front of house duties including, cash management, end of day reconciliation.
• General service prep duties including table arrangement & cleaning.
• Supervise & training of junior/new F&B staff in general serving duties.
• Floor staff rostering and delegation of duties to all wait person staff.
• Leaving restaurant prepped & ready for service at end of night, this includes general cleaning duties ensuring all cutlery & tables are sanitary & appropriately cleaned & ready for service the following day where possible.
• Ensure customer communication is always maintained, ensuring orders are taken & delivered in a timely manner.
• Ensure communication is maintained between kitchen and floor staff regarding customer orders.
• Opening and closing procedures as required by management.
• Maintaining a professional and tidy appearance at work.
• Deal with customer complaints and feedback in a professional and non-confrontational manner.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a F&B supervisor in professional kitchen.
• Relevant work experience of at least one year full-time.
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.