Sous Chef

2 years

Affiliated with STARR Restaurants , colorful and contemporary Makoto offers bright and spacious indoor and outdoor dining on the third floor of the luxury boutiques Bal Harbour Shops. Designed by international designer India Mahdavi, Makoto is the perfect fusion of a French Brasserie, Japanese restaurant, and an American diner, all under one roof. Chef Makoto Okuwa, a master of Edomae-style sushi, continues to reshape tradition for a savvy audience eager for something new.

We are seeking a skilled Sous Chef with a progressive culinary background who has a fundamental understanding of the diversity, fine touches, bold flavors, and unique finesse of Asian cuisine.

This position offers a comprehensive package including:

• A competitive base salary
• Quarterly bonus program
• Referral bonus programs
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits coverage
• Dining discounts at over 25 affiliated STARR Restaurants
• and more!

The ideal candidates will be:

• Humble in their approach to learning and professional self-development
• Passionate about using high-quality ingredients
• Energetic and enthusiastic and possess strong communication and organizational skills

The ideal candidates will have:

• Leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire, teach, and coach restaurant employees
• 2+ years of kitchen leadership experience as a sous chef in high-volume, well-rated restaurants
• Ability to support the line during service while managing transition from prep to service
• Excellent understanding of sushi, ramen, and other classic Asian & Japanese preparations
• An Associate's degree from a culinary focused university highly preferred
• Experience with Japanese cuisine along with classic cooking styles & preparations

Makoto is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Compensation: Salary (Based on Experience)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program

Advanced Knife Skills

Adaptability to Diverse Culinary Styles

Menu Development

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Recipe Development

Attention to Detail in Food Preparation

Food Safety Knowledge

Ability to Work In a High Pressure Environment

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Expediting

Creativity in Menu Development

Family Meal Preparation

Time Management Skills

Fish Butchery

Customer Service Orientation

Fish Cookery

Ability to Handle Feedback and Criticism

Frying

Mentorship Capabilities

Basic Knife Skills

Passion for culinary arts

Grilling

Knowledge of Food Safety Standards

Cleaning / Sanitation

Ability to Manage Kitchen Staff

Kitchen Management

Problem Solving Skills

Meat Butchery

Meat Cookery

Ordering / Purchasing

Receiving

Portioning

Vendor Management

Sauce Making

Sauteing

ServSafe Certified

Sous Vide

Sushi Making

200 Covers Per Night

Prepping Ingredients

Vegetable Cookery

Wok Cooking

Woodfire Cooking

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