Commis Prep Cook

Job Title: AM Commis, Niku Steakhouse

Reports to: Executive Chef/Sous Chef

Compensation:  $21 per hour, Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick Pay, Meal Discounts

Location (Job Location) :  Niku Steakhouse 61 Division St. San Francisco, CA 94103

Employment Type: Full-time; Non- exempt

Company Overview

The Omakase Restaurant Group is the brainchild of co-founder and CEO Kash Feng, a Xi’an born entrepreneur with an inclination for hospitality. Multi-concept in nature, the Omakase Restaurant Group serves the Bay Area and prides itself on offering the highest caliber Asian and American cuisine that remains quintessentially Californian.

Job Summary

Niku Steakhouse is hiring eager culinary professionals with a strong work ethic to join their Michelin-star back of house team. The ideal candidate is open to growth and learning, takes pride in their work, and can perform under pressure.  Niku, a Michelin Star-rated restaurant, is recognized as California’s top steakhouse 2024 by Taste of Home and ranks No. 21 on the list of the World’s Best Steak Restaurants.

Essential Functions include but may not be limited to

• Oversee the preparation and cooking of all items presented on the prep list.

• Ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest standards of quality and consistency.

• Coordinate with other kitchen sections to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.

• Prepare and cook ingredients according to recipes and the restaurant's high standards.

• Ensure all mise en place is ready for service and maintain cleanliness and organization in your section.

• Monitor and manage inventory levels within your section, ensuring timely ordering and minimal waste.

• Conduct regular tastings and evaluations of dishes to ensure consistency and excellence.

• Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines, maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

• Work closely with other chefs and kitchen team to coordinate production schedules and meet service demands.

• Train and mentor junior chefs and kitchen assistants, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

• Assist in the development of new recipes and menu items in collaboration with the Head Chef and Sous Chef.

• Stay updated on industry trends and bring fresh ideas to the kitchen.

Qualifications

• 3+ years kitchen experience in a similar role within a high-volume, fine dining, or prestigious restaurant group (Michelin-star level preferred)

• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques both savory and pastry, ingredients, and cooking processes.

• Excellent attention to detail and artistic skills for food presentation.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks and meeting tight deadlines.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Prerequisites for Employment

• California Food Handler's Card

Work Environment

This job mainly operates in the kitchen in the morning before service starts. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Commis to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Commis is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. Frequently it is required to use hands and arms to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The Commis is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The Commis must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and be able to work in a sitting position for long periods of time.

Omakase Restaurant Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.

Omakase Restaurant Group will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.