Sushi Cook | Part-Time | Benchmark International Arena

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

• Prepare and present high-end sushi and sashimi with precision and consistency, following house standards and traditional techniques.
• Support the Sushi Chef with daily sushi station operations, including mise en place, production, and service execution.
• Assist with receiving, inspecting, and handling seafood, rice, and specialty ingredients to ensure freshness and quality.
• Execute prep and service tasks efficiently to support timely delivery during service, including omakase and à la carte offerings.
• Maintain cleanliness, knife safety, and sanitation procedures in accordance with HACCP and local health regulations.
• Follow established recipes, portioning, and plating standards to ensure consistency and quality.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations and service flow.
• Maintain and properly care for tools and equipment, including knife upkeep and station organization.

• Demonstrates strong proficiency in sushi techniques including nigiri, maki, and sashimi, with the ability to support basic Japanese hot and cold kitchen items.
• Possesses a solid understanding of fish breakdown, sushi rice preparation, proper knife handling, and the use of traditional Japanese ingredients.
• Maintains a high level of attention to detail with a consistent focus on quality, accuracy, and presentation.
• Familiarity with omakase or chef’s counter-style service is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Japanese culinary terminology, seasonal fish varieties, and basic sake pairings preferred.
• Holds a valid ServSafe certification or equivalent food handler’s permit.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.