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An upscale, New American restaurant in Flushing, Queens is opening soon, and Blu Ember is seeking passionate and dedicated SUSHI CHEF .


Must have full time availability & minimum 5 years of hospitality experience in high volume, Japanese restaurants, is preferred.

Please send your resume to hr@bluember.us and we will review your candidacy.


We look forward to meeting you!

About Blu Ember

We are a new restaurant which will be opening shortly in Flushing, Queens and are part of the Balance Hospitality Group. The cuisine is inspired by American classics but reinvented through a contemporary lens which incorporates predominantly Asian ingredients & techniques. The restaurant is situated within a hotel and will have service beginning from breakfast, going into lunch, dinner, and ending with a late-night bar menu. The kitchen is being helmed by Chefs who have worked internationally and most recently within the realm of fine dining but have curated a menu which is more approachable and casual for the space.

What we would like from you:

• Expertly cutting, slicing, and filleting different types of fish. Demonstrate exceptional culinary knowledge and skills such as abilities with knife handling, various cooking methods, and use of kitchen equipment
• Seamlessly work with an energetic and positive kitchen team to prepare and reproduce menu items, which will exceed our guest’s expectations
• A passion for continuous learning and discovery by embracing an active and innovative approach to expanding your knowledge of Asian ingredients in Food & Beverage
• Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef regarding all expectations and tasks
• Follow inventory control procedures to reduce product loss
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the sushi bar & restaurant
• Help create and maintain a positive work environment for employees as well as guests
• Strong communication and organizational skills

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Training
• Dining Discounts
• Staff Meal
• Subsidized Health Insurance, Dental, Vision
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Skills & Conditions

• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment and to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Must have strong leadership and problem-solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length 

• Confidently communicate with guests and employees
• Will work some nights, holidays and weekends
• Ability to communicate with English proficiency whether written, oral or verbal

EEO Statement : Balance Hospitality Group / Blu Ember is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, or any other legally protected status.

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