The posting
About Hiroki‑San
Hiroki‑San is an immersive, soulful Japanese dining experience located inside Detroit’s iconic and beautifully restored Book Tower. Rooted in tradition, technique, and a deep respect for Japanese culinary culture, Hiroki‑San blends the precision of classic Japanese cooking with a contemporary, design‑driven atmosphere.
The menu highlights the finest Japanese ingredients—many flown in weekly from Tokyo’s Toyosu Market—and showcases both traditional and modern preparations. The beverage program mirrors this dedication to craft, featuring cocktails built around single ingredients, curated sake pairings, and premium Japanese whiskies.
Explore the concept: https://www.taleofhirokisan.com
About Method Co.
Method Co. is a boutique hospitality company that develops, designs, and operates a portfolio of hotels, restaurants, and apartment-style accommodations across the country. With a focus on culturally relevant and design-driven experiences, Method Co. creates spaces that blend thoughtful service, elevated design, and a deep sense of place.
Absolutely, Jenna — here’s a polished, brand‑aligned Line Cook job description for Hiroki‑San Detroit, written to match the elevated, technique‑driven tone of the concept and your other Method Co. postings.
If you want it shorter, more luxe, or more technical, I can refine it.
Line Cook – Hiroki‑San Detroit
Position Overview
Hiroki‑San Detroit is seeking a skilled and disciplined Line Cook to join our culinary team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about Japanese cuisine, precise technique, and working in a high‑performance, design‑driven kitchen. As a Line Cook, you will execute dishes with consistency and care, support a smooth service flow, and uphold the elevated standards that define the Hiroki‑San experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute menu items with precision, consistency, and attention to detail
- Prepare ingredients according to established recipes and Japanese culinary techniques
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation throughout service
- Assist with prep work, stock rotation, and daily mise en place
- Support the culinary team during service by communicating clearly and moving with urgency
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and labeling of all ingredients
- Uphold all safety, sanitation, and food‑handling standards
- Contribute to a respectful, collaborative, and high‑performance kitchen culture
Qualifications
- 1–2 years of professional kitchen experience (Japanese cuisine or fine dining preferred)
- Strong knife skills and understanding of fundamental cooking techniques
- Ability to follow recipes and execute dishes with speed and accuracy
- High level of organization, cleanliness, and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment
- Positive attitude and a team‑oriented mindset
- Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay + tips
- Opportunities for growth within a dynamic hospitality group
- A collaborative, design-driven work environment
- Employee dining perks across Method Co. Properties
- Sick time & Vacation
- Health, Vision, Dental benefits
Working Conditions/Environment:
- The person having this position may have to stand and/or walk, push, kneel, bend, balance, squat, reach and stretch for eight (8) hours per day.
- Agility in executing fast-paced movements to navigate different areas of the property efficiently.
- The person having this responsibility may have to move, pull, carry, or lift objects weighing at least 50 pounds.
- The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of the position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Method Co., along with its affiliates, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free from unlawful discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.
Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
