Night Shift Cook in San Sebastián

Each dish, exactly as designed. Emi X is a new gastronomic bar preparing to open in the Old Town of San Sebastián. Emi X combines homemade Japanese cuisine, Spanish influences, and original creations in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. We are looking for a careful, precise, and organized cook who can consistently reproduce our portions/dishes during the evening service. The ability to follow recipes accurately and reproduce the same quality, portion, and presentation every time is essential for this position.

IN THIS POSITION, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Preparing your station before the evening service

Preparing, cooking, finishing, and plating portions during service

Following Emi X’s recipes, quantities, portions, preparation methods, and plating standards precisely

Consistently reproducing each dish without making unauthorized changes

Consulting with the manager before changing any recipe, ingredient, method, portion, or presentation

Coordinating timing smoothly with the kitchen, bar, and dining room teams

Checking the quality, temperature, portion, and presentation of each dish before it leaves the kitchen

Supervising the freshness, labeling, and storage of ingredients

Following hygiene and food safety procedures at all times

Cleaning, organizing, and properly closing the kitchen after service

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience: Previous professional kitchen experience is preferred.

Recipe accuracy: You must be able to follow recipes, quantities, preparation methods, portions, and plating instructions precisely and consistently.

Attention to detail: A careful and disciplined work style, taking pride in reproducing each dish to the same standard.

Skills during service: Ability to remain calm, clean, organized, and efficient during peak work periods.

Teamwork: Clear communication and ability to coordinate effectively with kitchen, bar, and dining room colleagues.

Languages: Fluent and confident communication in both English and Spanish.

Legal requirements: Legal work permit in Spain.

Availability: Availability to work afternoon/evening shifts and weekends.

POSITION DETAILS

Contract: Part-time.

Schedule: Two or three days per week.

Typical working hours: 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

Regular days off: Emi X regularly closes on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Location: Old Town, San Sebastián.

Salary and conditions: According to the applicable hospitality collective agreement of Gipuzkoa.

WHAT EMI X OFFERS

Training: Pre-opening training on recipes, preparation methods, portions, plating standards, food safety, and kitchen procedures at Emi X.

Opportunity: The chance to join Emi X from the start and help establish a consistent, efficient, and high-quality night kitchen operation.

Work environment: A friendly, supportive, and international workplace.

Growth: The opportunity to advance to a role with greater kitchen responsibility as the business grows.

Staff meals: Delicious staff meals included during work shifts.

If you take pride in precision, consistency, and well-presented food, please send your CV through the platform, including your availability, preferred working days, English and Spanish proficiency levels, and a brief personal introduction. We look forward to hearing from you.