Wanted: Omakase Sushi Chef (NYC, NY)

Mayanoki is an intimate and unique 8 seat sushi omakase in the East Village and is the only omakase in NYC focused on serving 100% sustainable seafood sourced from the USA.
The Mayanoki team is growing and looking for a talented, ambitious, creative sushi chef to grow with our company. The Assistant Head Chef will be the right-hand-person to our head sushi chef and help run our 8-seat omakase counter. Re-location assistance is available for the right applicant.

Applicants should:
* Be seasoned (6+ years sushi experience is required with high-end omakase experience a plus)
* Passionate about traditional Japanese techniques
* Care about environmental sustainability
* Be interested/knowledgable in fermentation/aging/preserving techniques
* Interested in engaging with customers
* Expect to partner with the head chef to develop innovative ideas and recipes for the restaurant
* Expect to run kitchen-service solo on multiple nights a week (8 customers 2x a night)
* Have a valid NYC Food Handlers certification

You will be working with a team who is honest, trustworthy and supportive. If you are ready to be part of a special team that is looking to do BIG things, then reach out and show us why we should consider you for this role.

Compensation is competitive.

Mayanoki is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender. or for any other reason.