INTRODUCTION TO MATŪ
Matū is part of the extended family of restaurants that include Sushi Nozawa Group (SUGARFISH, KazuNori, Nozawa Bar,) UOVO and HiHo Cheeseburger. While all four are separate businesses, they share the same passion for great food and share many of the same founders and owners.
Matū is looking to hire a Lead Butcher. Our restaurants are supported by a prep kitchen in Inglewood and we are looking for an individual to take the lead on all beef related items we use for operations.
We are looking for a driven individual who is passionate about his/her work and needs to be upbeat. This team member must be one who possesses a strong positive attitude, has integrity, and is comfortable working in fast paced environments. We have plans to expand significantly in the next few years and are only interested in candidates who are looking to continue to grow with us.
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
This job will require the following skills and characteristics to be able to perform the essential functions of this job.
- Passion for great food.
- An extremely high standard when it comes to following procedures and holding all others and yourself accountable.
- Is extremely dependable and can be someone we can rely on consistently
- Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.
- Ability to consistently maintain a positive attitude and be able to motivate, lead and inspire a team around you.
- Have a strong passion for high quality standards. Be able to consistently produce amazing food for our guests.
- Ability to take direction and feedback extremely well. Learns from mistakes and is able to react and respond quickly to issues.
- Comfortable working in a cold room environment for long periods of time.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements:
- Cut and prepare various cuts of wagyu beef to be served in our restaurants.
- Complies with company quality standards when butchering and ensures the butcher room complies with Department of Health standards.
- Manages stock levels and makes key decisions about stock control, assisting with ordering supplies and merchandise as needed.
- Manages production schedule to achieve maximum efficiency.
- Communicates any technical or mechanical issues to management.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Butcher: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
