Genji, Inc. is a fast-growing company that is well-known for its all natural, fresh and nutritious Japanese-inspired cuisine.  We operate over 100 sushi bars in 18 different U.S. states, and London UK, within Whole Foods Market locations.

http://www.genjiweb.com

Description

Genji is currently seeking a qualified individual for an Executive Chef position at our Central Kitchen location in Astoria, NY.  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

-     Selects and develops recipes and other items

-     Develops menus

-     Oversees food quality

-     Establishes production levels and inventory controls and manages food cost/budget

-     Establishes presentation techniques and quality standards

-     Ensures proper equipment operation/maintenance, proper safety and sanitation in kitchen

-     Standardizes production recipes to ensure consistent quality

-     Manages assistant chef/project coordinator

-     Makes monthly presentations with product tastings & cost estimates

-     Multi-tasks and oversees multiple projects of varying scopes at the same time

-     Willing to travel to visit stores, competitors, vendors

Requirements

-     Sushi and other Japanese and Asian cuisine knowledge and experiences required

-          Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree or related culinary degree (preferably a CEC) with 5+ years of industry & culinary management experience, corporate experience a plus.

-          Experience in high volume production management, and superior customer service skills are required.

-          Previous experience with control food & labor cost, demonstration cooking, menu development and pricing and development of culinary team preferred.

-          Knowledge of local and state health and sanitation and safety codes

-          Knowledge of food handling, preparation, service and operation of all kitchen equipment

-          Excellent verbal and written communication skills

-          Strong computer (Excel, Word, Email) & English communication skills important

-          Skilled Consensus-builder

-          Time-management & adherence to deadlines

-          Awareness of burgeoning culinary trends, knows how to translate for wider public acceptance

-          Background/experience with all-natural, sustainable products a plus

Genji, Inc. offers an environment that recognizes talent and encourages teamwork.  If you feel you would make a great addition to our team, please email your resume to job@genjiweb.com . 

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