Sushi Assistant

Rich Entertainment Group (REG) operates a vast and dynamic collection of entertainment businesses dedicated to bringing friends and families together through unique and memorable experiences.

Our love of food is reflected in our many dining and hospitality operations, including WNY's preferred caterer, Rich's Catering & Special Events; your source for incredible wedding cakes and desserts for all occasions; and our collection of restaurants in Islamorada, FA, Kaiyo Grill & Sushi and Green Turtle Inn. We operate three minor league baseball teams, including the Buffalo Bisons, where we combine our passion for sports, entertainment and delicious food to create an affordable family experience at the ballpark. Celebrating WNY's picturesque waterfront, we manage Canalside and Outer Harbor, which host a variety of arts, cultural, entertainment and fitness activities. The Travel Team, our esteemed full-service travel provider, delivers exceptional travel experiences to corporate, group and leisure customers around the world.

The many entities of REG are owned by Rich's, a family-owned food company working in 100 locations globally with annual sales exceeding $4 billion.

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Purpose Statement

The Sushi Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day smooth operation of the sushi bar and ensures that all quality, cost, and safety standards are adhered to and in compliance.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Daily set up and break down of sushi bar; restocking of all products as needed.
• Assist Sushi Chef with ordering and receiving; ensure all products needed are ordered and the pre- determined specifications are followed.
• Daily briefing with Sushi Chef to review specials and changes; knowledge of all recipes and cooking techniques.
• Continuous inspection of sushi bar products to ensure high quality and that proper rotation is maintained; diligent care of all utensils, and non-food items, proper procedures for maintaining knives.
• Cross train in other culinary positions to fill in where necessary.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new menus.
• Ensure observance of all Florida State health standards and the installation of correct food handling procedures as well as maintaining proper sanitation.
• Knowledge of restaurant standards of operations.
• Must be flexible to work as needed, and/or business demands, and/or as requested.
• Standard hours 32-40 hours each week.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• High School Diploma
• A minimum of one year cooking experience necessary
• Previous Chef experience and formal culinary training preferred
• Current State of Florida Food Manager Certification
• Interpret information in spreadsheets, diagrams, cost reports & computer generated information; be able to compute discounts, interest, profit and loss, commission, markups and selling price, ratio and proportion, percentages, surface, volumes, and weights and measures.
• Knowledge of Spanish helpful

COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich's”), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$18.00 - $22.00

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich's”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Human Resources department at [email protected] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.