OTOKO Line Cook
South Congress Hotel
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KITCHEN
FULL-TIME
18-20/HR + TIPS
AUSTIN
$18-20/hr plus tips
OTOKO is hiring for a LINE COOK
OTOKO is a 12-seat Japanese restaurant located at South Congress Hotel in Austin, Texas. The multi-course omakase experience at OTOKO blends Tokyo-style sushi and Kyoto-style kaiseki into a unique tasting menu, selected and prepared by our chefs based on ingredient availability and seasonality. Located next to OTOKO is Watertrade, an intimate omakase-style cocktail bar, open to OTOKO diners as well as the public and featuring an extensive list of specialty Japanese whiskies, sake + craft cocktails curated around ingredient seasonality.
JOB SUMMARY
Who you are: You're a team player who thrives in a high-energy environment. You take pride in your craft you know the kitchen is a fast-paced, high-volume environment, and that's why you love it.
What you'll learn: Refined culinary techniques, product knowledge,munication skills, teamwork, ability to resolve conflict, time management, working in dynamic teams, and displaying your personality through your work.
QUALIFICATIONS
2+ years of line cook experience with a preference in fine-dining and/or Japanese cuisine preferred.
Excellent knife skills + attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and perform under pressure.
Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
Knowledge of sushi preparation + proper fish handling a plus.
Knowledge of Japanese/Asian ingredients preferred.
BENEFITS
We are proud to offerpetitive wages and the following benefits for full-time employees:
Up to 3 weeks paid time off annually
50% off discount at most New Waterloo restaurants
Health, vision + dental benefits
401K matching
Paid holidays
Volunteer pay
Tuition reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Discounts at our shops, hotels + local partnerships
ABOUT NEW WATERLOO
New Waterloo is an independent hospitality development + managementpany. We make places that create positive impact within themunities in which we live, work, play, and call home. Our brands include: South Congress Hotel, La Condesa, Sway, Cafe No Se, Manana, Maie Day, Otoko, Watertrade, Il Brutto, Butler Pitch & Putt, Revival Baltimore, El Capitan Hotel, and Albert Hotel.
New Waterloo is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at ourpany. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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South Congress Hotel - 1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78704
South Congress Hotel
View Business Details
KITCHEN
FULL-TIME
18-20/HR + TIPS
AUSTIN
$18-20/hr plus tips
OTOKO is hiring for a LINE COOK
OTOKO is a 12-seat Japanese restaurant located at South Congress Hotel in Austin, Texas. The multi-course omakase experience at OTOKO blends Tokyo-style sushi and Kyoto-style kaiseki into a unique tasting menu, selected and prepared by our chefs based on ingredient availability and seasonality. Located next to OTOKO is Watertrade, an intimate omakase-style cocktail bar, open to OTOKO diners as well as the public and featuring an extensive list of specialty Japanese whiskies, sake + craft cocktails curated around ingredient seasonality.
JOB SUMMARY
Who you are: You're a team player who thrives in a high-energy environment. You take pride in your craft you know the kitchen is a fast-paced, high-volume environment, and that's why you love it.
What you'll learn: Refined culinary techniques, product knowledge,munication skills, teamwork, ability to resolve conflict, time management, working in dynamic teams, and displaying your personality through your work.
QUALIFICATIONS
2+ years of line cook experience with a preference in fine-dining and/or Japanese cuisine preferred.
Excellent knife skills + attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and perform under pressure.
Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
Knowledge of sushi preparation + proper fish handling a plus.
Knowledge of Japanese/Asian ingredients preferred.
BENEFITS
We are proud to offerpetitive wages and the following benefits for full-time employees:
Up to 3 weeks paid time off annually
50% off discount at most New Waterloo restaurants
Health, vision + dental benefits
401K matching
Paid holidays
Volunteer pay
Tuition reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Discounts at our shops, hotels + local partnerships
ABOUT NEW WATERLOO
New Waterloo is an independent hospitality development + managementpany. We make places that create positive impact within themunities in which we live, work, play, and call home. Our brands include: South Congress Hotel, La Condesa, Sway, Cafe No Se, Manana, Maie Day, Otoko, Watertrade, Il Brutto, Butler Pitch & Putt, Revival Baltimore, El Capitan Hotel, and Albert Hotel.
New Waterloo is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at ourpany. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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South Congress Hotel - 1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78704
Job ID: 484298412
Originally Posted on: 7/7/2025
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