Butcher Job at Makoto, Bal Harbour, FL

N1FTSFMrM2E0alc2VVl2UzZ5MkpVSFRTWEE9PQ==
  • Makoto
  • Bal Harbour, FL

Job Description

Affiliated with  STARR Restaurants , colorful and contemporary  Makoto offers bright and spacious indoor and outdoor dining on the third floor of the luxury boutiques Bal Harbour Shops. Designed by international designer India Mahdavi, Makoto is the perfect fusion of a French Brasseire, Japanese restaurant, and an American diner, all under one roof. Chef Makoto Okuwa, a master of Edomae-style sushi, continues to reshape tradition for a savvy audience eager for something new.

Position Summary:

Makoto is seeking a skilled Butcher to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of meat and seafood fabrication, knife skills, and a passion for Japanese cuisine. You will be responsible for breaking down whole animals, filleting fish, preparing specialty cuts, and ensuring all proteins meet the highest quality standards for our sushi, robata, and kitchen stations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Butcher and portion various meats, poultry, and seafood to restaurant specifications

  • Breakdown and fillet whole fish for sushi and sashimi preparation

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized work area in compliance with food safety standards

  • Monitor inventory and communicate supply needs to chefs and procurement team

  • Label and store all products properly to maintain freshness and reduce waste

  • Work closely with the culinary team to ensure consistency and excellence in product quality

  • Adhere to Makoto’s standards for precision, cleanliness, and presentation

Requirements:
  • 2+ years of professional butchery experience, preferably in a high-volume or fine dining kitchen

  • Experience with Japanese seafood preparation and/or robata grilling is a strong plus

  • Exceptional knife skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to work early mornings and stand for extended periods

  • Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and handle cold environments

What We Offer:
  • Competitive pay and benefits

  • Opportunity to work with premium ingredients and a world-class culinary team

  • Employee dining discounts at Makoto and other STARR Restaurants

  • Career growth opportunities within a respected restaurant group

  • Dynamic, professional, and respectful work environment

Makoto is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Tags

Full time, Early shift,

Similar Jobs

Vkore Solutions

React Developer-F2F Interview Job at Vkore Solutions

 ...Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain scalable, responsive, and user-friendly web applications using React.js. Build reusable components and front-end libraries for future use. Integrate RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and other backend services into React... 

UIP

UIP's Wheel: Real Estate Analyst Program Job at UIP

Position: Real Estate Analyst Reports to: Human ResourcesHours: Typically Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, full-timeCompensation: $25 per hour; role is non-exempt and eligible for overtime; includes a comprehensive benefits packageThe UIP Companies, Inc. (UIP) is... 

Addison Kenway.

Aesthetic Injectable Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Job at Addison Kenway.

 ...Aesthetics Injectables N/PA Job Opportunity in Plano, TX Job#16724039 Growing Med Spa is hiring a full-time NP/PA Injector in northern Texas. Bring your injectables experience to a premier skincare clinic with great benefits and opportunities for growth. High... 

Baker Distributing

Warehouse Manager Job at Baker Distributing

 ...as acting Manager in the absence of the Sales Center Manager and ultimate goal of this role is to...  ...daily operations of all facets of the branch Warehouse. Essential Duties/Accountabilities~ Represent Baker Distributing Co LLC as a leader in the industry ensuring maximum... 

The Yay Company

School Cook Job at The Yay Company

 ...is our favorite subject. Yay is out to fundamentally change K-12 school food for the better. We believe that every student should have...  ...Position Overview: We're looking for a hands-on, passionate School Cook at one of our partner schools in Norwalk to bring our menus to...