Back of House Kitchen Assistant

Inspired by the fun and social atmosphere of izakayas in Japan, we specialize in binchotan charcoal-grilled yakitori, Japanese small plates, sake, and handcrafted cocktails — all served in a casual, energetic environment where people come to eat, drink, laugh, and have a good time. Noren Izakaya is a lively neighborhood Japanese izakaya in San Francisco North Beach, where good food, good drinks, and good energy come together.

Noren Izakaya Urgent Hiring: Immediate Opening for a Highly Skilled Back of House Kitchen Assistant

Are you looking for a fun and dynamic kitchen environment where your enthusiasm and skills can truly shine? Do you want to be part of a loving team that values quality and passion for food?

Join Noren Izakaya, where our kushiyaki is crafted with the freshest ingredients perfectly charred over Japanese Binchotan Charcoal. We offer a delicious range of sake, shochu, house-made cocktails, and ice-cold beer to complement our menu. Apply now to enjoy flexible schedules, employee discounts, and paid training while developing your culinary skills in a vibrant, fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Washing dishes and pans
• Proper communication with supervisor and other team members
• Assist in food preparation and kitchen organization
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen
• Support chefs with ingredient handling and timely delivery of dishes
• Ensure proper storage and rotation of stock

What We Offer

• Flexible schedule including Tuesday to Friday and weekend availability
• Employee discounts on delicious food and drinks
• Paid training to enhance your kitchen skills
• Opportunity to earn tips as part of your compensation

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent
• Motivated and enthusiastic team player
• Ability to work on-site in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Previous kitchen experience is a plus but not required

Why Work With Us

• Be part of a passionate and loving team
• Work in a fun and dynamic atmosphere that values your growth

Location: Noren Izakaya, 1701 Powell Street, San Francisco, Ca

Ready to join our delicious journey? Apply today and become a valued member of Noren Izakaya’s kitchen team!

Noren Izakaya is a lively neighborhood Japanese izakaya in San Francisco North Beach, where good food, good drinks, and good energy come together.
Inspired by the fun and social atmosphere of izakayas in Japan, we specialize in binchotan charcoal-grilled yakitori, Japanese small plates, sake, and handcrafted cocktails — all served in a casual, energetic environment where people come to eat, drink, laugh, and have a good time.
At Noren, we take our food seriously — but we don’t believe work has to feel boring or overly corporate. We like a kitchen and restaurant that moves with energy, communicates, works hard together, and still knows how to have some fun.
We are continuing to grow, improve, and bring fresh energy into our team. We always welcome people who are reliable, motivated, positive, willing to learn, and proud of what they do.
We believe in teamwork, respect, communication, and helping each other out. just good people working together, developing their skills, making great food, taking care of our guests, and building something we can all be proud of.
Work hard. Learn. Grow. Have fun. And bring some good energy with you!

Salary

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits

Other, Flexible schedule, Employee discount, Paid training

Job Type

Full time, Part time

Schedule

Monday to Friday, Night shift, Weekend availability, Holidays