Fronting famous Seven Mile Beach, The Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa boasting 343 guest rooms and suites with over 60,000 sf of meeting space is in the heart of Grand Cayman. Named to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2002 Gold List, the resort has been recognized for its across-the-board excellence, and offers employees a wide variety of services and diversions in an exclusive resort setting.

Sushi Chef

• Minimum of 10 years experience as a Sushi Chef and knowledge of Japanese cuisine in a similar size operation.
• Strong command of English language necessary to interact and  engage with restaurant guests.

• Select, train and supervise kitchen staff in the proper preparation of menu items, equipment and safety measures. Evaluate performance, give guidance and discipline as necessary to promote quality products.
• In absence of the Executive Chef ensuring of running a modern culinary operation.
• Visually inspect, select and use only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, fowl and other food products of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items. Read and employ math skills for following recipes.  Prepare requisitions for supplies and food items for production in workstation.
• Perform other duties as necessary and assigned, i.e. special orders, buffet presentation, V.I.P. parties, writing specialty menus for promotions, etc.
• Schedule culinary staff so that proper coverage is maintained while keeping payroll costs in line.
• Write, maintain and update all menu specifications, recipes and pictures, production forecasts, and ensure same are being followed.
• Observe production flow and makes adjustments in order to adhere to control procedures for cost and quality.
• Perform other duties as necessary and assigned, i.e. special orders, buffet presentation, V.I.P. parties, writing specialty menus for promotions, etc.
• Excellent working knowledge of hot and cold food preparation
• High school or equivalent education required. Culinary certificate required.
• Culinary or Apprenticeship Program preferred.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must possess excellent computer skills.
• Knowledge of computer accounting programs, math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required
• ServSafe Certification required
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This position requires working a flexible schedule of day and/or evening shifts including weekends and public holidays and on call at all times. The applicant must meet the minimum requirements and must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language “English” used in the workplace.

Benefits: health Insurance, Pension, Vacation & Sick leave as required by the Cayman Islands Law.

EOE