Sushi Cook | Part-Time | Benchmark International Arena

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

Step into the role of Sushi Cook, where you’ll play a key part in delivering high-quality culinary execution in a fast-paced kitchen. You’ll be responsible for preparing sushi and related menu items with precision, consistency, and attention to detail, ensuring all dishes meet established standards for quality and presentation.

You will support smooth kitchen operations by maintaining organization at your station, following proper food safety and sanitation guidelines, and executing orders efficiently during high-volume service. Working closely with the Sous and Executive Chefs, you’ll focus on consistency, technique, and delivering an exceptional guest experience through every dish prepared.

Your role centers on craftsmanship, speed, and accuracy-bringing together fresh ingredients and refined skills to create sushi offerings that keep guests coming back for more.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $24.00 – $25.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until June 19, 2026.

About the Venue

From 2011-2013, Benchmark International Arena had more than $62 million in improvements that have clearly revolutionized the industry and made it the premier entertainment venue in the state of Florida.

With a wide array of venues spread throughout the United States, it can be difficult to find one that distinguishes itself from the others. That is not the case with the renovated Benchmark International Arena, Florida’s premier entertainment venue and home of the three-time Stanley Cup champion, Tampa Bay Lightning.

Boasting unique features like lightning-throwing Tesla coils, the 11,000 square-foot Budweiser Biergarten with incredible views of the city and a massive five-manual, 105-rank digital pipe organ, Benchmark International Arena consistently ranks among the very best venues in the United States. The best part? This is only the beginning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-end sushi and sashimi with precision and consistency, following house standards and traditional techniques.
• Support the Sushi Chef with daily sushi station operations, including mise en place, production, and service execution.
• Assist with receiving, inspecting, and handling seafood, rice, and specialty ingredients to ensure freshness and quality.
• Execute prep and service tasks efficiently to support timely delivery during service, including omakase and à la carte offerings.
• Maintain cleanliness, knife safety, and sanitation procedures in accordance with HACCP and local health regulations.
• Follow established recipes, portioning, and plating standards to ensure consistency and quality.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations and service flow.
• Maintain and properly care for tools and equipment, including knife upkeep and station organization.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong proficiency in sushi techniques including nigiri, maki, and sashimi, with the ability to support basic Japanese hot and cold kitchen items.
• Possesses a solid understanding of fish breakdown, sushi rice preparation, proper knife handling, and the use of traditional Japanese ingredients.
• Maintains a high level of attention to detail with a consistent focus on quality, accuracy, and presentation.
• Familiarity with omakase or chef’s counter-style service is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Japanese culinary terminology, seasonal fish varieties, and basic sake pairings preferred.
• Holds a valid ServSafe certification or equivalent food handler’s permit.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.