About the position:
Nisei is looking for individuals that are highly motivated, possess a positive attitude, dedicated to the hospitality industry, humble, team players, a desire to learn, respectful and honest. Prospective hires must have a minimum of 2 years cooking experience to apply.
We are looking for a Chef de Partie with a desire to learn about Japanese food and help us push the envelope to what Japanese food can be. The job will include learning about Japanese knife skills, Japanese cooking techniques, a base level of sushi preparation, Japanese confections, avant-garde cooking techniques using hydro-colloids and modern preparations.
Nisei is proud to source ingredients from the best local farms and purveyors the Bay Area has to offer. Nisei frequently visits farms and wineries for staff education and to establish an honest relationship with each purveyor.
Nisei hires based on merit and stresses the importance of equal opportunity for all candidates. We will provide a safe and healthy work environment so individuals can grow professionally while maintaining a balanced lifestyle. We offer competitive pay in regards to industry standards and also offer ten days paid vacation, paternal/maternal leave, and health insurance after a three-month trial period.
About Nisei:
Nisei combines refined cooking technique, Japanese-American flavors and California's finest local ingredients to provide an experience unlike any other. The restaurant is an expression of Chef David Yoshimura's unique experience as a chef and second generation Japanese American, or Nisei. Nisei is nestled in the beautiful neighborhood of Russian Hill in San Francisco, sitting proudly next to our sister bar, Iris.
Within one year of opening, Chef David Yoshimura and his team earned one Michelin Star, Michelin’s “Young Chef Award”, a James Beard nomination, and many other esteemed accolades.
Press:
Michelin
https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/san-francisco/restaurant/nisei
For more information, please reach out to us via email with an attached resume. Kitchen applicants may be asked to perform a stagier before a job is offered.
