About this role
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
We are seeking an experienced Sushi Chef to join a sushi restaurant group specializing in counter-style Omakase dining.
This is a guest-facing position where you will prepare and serve sushi directly in front of guests. In addition to strong sushi-making skills, excellent communication and customer service skills are important for this role.
Responsibilities
● Prepare and serve nigiri, sashimi, hand rolls, and other sushi items
● Prepare, cut, handle, and properly store fish and other sushi ingredients
● Prepare and serve Omakase menus
● Manage the timing and flow of Omakase courses within the designated service time
● Interact and communicate with guests at the sushi counter
● Monitor food quality and inventory
● Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and sushi counter
● Follow all food safety and sanitation standards
● Collaborate with other Sushi Chefs and FOH staff
● Perform other sushi, kitchen, and counter-related duties as needed
Qualifications
● Minimum 2 years of professional experience as a Sushi Chef
● Experience preparing nigiri, sashimi, and hand rolls
● Strong knife skills
● Knowledge of fish preparation, handling, and storage
● Knowledge of food safety and sanitation
● Omakase or counter-style sushi restaurant experience preferred
● Comfortable interacting and communicating with guests
● Strong teamwork and communication skills
● Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Compensation
Annual Salary: $75,000–$90,000 (Non-Exempt) *DOE
Benefits
● Health Insurance
● Dental Insurance
● Vision Insurance
● HSA (Health Savings Account)
● Life / AD&D Insurance
● 401(k)
● Career growth and advancement opportunities
Employment Status: Full-Time
Position: Sushi Chef
Position: Sushi Chef
National pay for chefs
National pay for chefs
$58,920median, full year
About $28.33/hr. Top 10 percent earn $99K+.
BLS Occupation 35-1011Chefs and Head Cooks, May 2024. Source
Requirements
- Sushi preparation
- Nigiri
- Sashimi
- Hand rolls
- Knife skills
- Fish preparation
- Food safety
- Sanitation
- Omakase service
- Customer service
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Inventory management
- Food quality monitoring
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- HSA (Health Savings Account)
- Life / AD&D insurance
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
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