Sushi Cook

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Crafting Culinary Excellence: Sushi Cook Position Available at Park Hyatt Chicago – Where Passion Meets Precision.

ABOUT US:

Perched above Chicago’s iconic Gold Coast, NoMI Kitchen, Lounge, & Garden at Park Hyatt Chicago is a destination where culinary artistry meets timeless luxury. Our Forbes-rated hotel is celebrated for its understated elegance, intuitive service, and commitment to exceptional guest experiences. Within this setting, NoMI showcases contemporary American cuisine crafted with precision, seasonality, and a deep respect for locally sourced ingredients.

Our culinary team embodies the highest standards of craftsmanship, delivering dishes that are thoughtful, expressive, and beautifully executed.

THE ROLE

As a Sushi Cook at NoMI, you will be entrusted with upholding the precision, artistry, and discipline that define our culinary identity while serving as a steward of traditional and contemporary Japanese culinary techniques. In this role, you will lead your station with confidence and autonomy, executing refined sushi preparation methods, maintaining impeccable mise en place, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, freshness, and presentation.

You will skillfully prepare sushi, sashimi, nigiri, maki, and specialty offerings with meticulous attention to knife work, rice preparation, seafood handling, and ingredient integrity. Your work will require a deep understanding of Japanese culinary traditions, flavor balance, product seasonality, and food safety practices, ensuring that every plate reflects the culinary vision established by our Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef.

As a key member of the brigade, you will be responsible for receiving, inspecting, and handling premium seafood and specialty ingredients, maintaining strict adherence to sanitation standards and proper storage procedures. You will contribute to menu execution and daily preparations while ensuring consistency, elegance, and technical excellence in every guest experience.

WAGE INFORMATION: The hourly rate for this position is $ 27.33, reflective of the competitive compensation offered at Park Hyatt Chicago. This position is also eligible for overtime and premium pay under applicable circumstances.

WE ARE EVOLVING THE FUTURE OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY:

Hyatt is a global leader in the hospitality industry connecting the world through care. We provide more human, more authentic and more meaningful experiences to our colleagues and guests in our hotel locations spanning across 69 countries. As people who care, we believe in making a positive impact and providing resources so our people can be their best. Because when our people are at their best, we can provide the best experiences for our guests.

WE’RE OPENING DOORS FOR ALL:

No matter what career stage you’re in, you’ll find a home here at Hyatt. Each day is an opportunity to chart your own journey, go after new opportunities and discover a career you never knew existed. That’s because we understand the importance of opening doors and expanding horizons while supporting you in your personal and professional development.

“CARE CONNECTS US” IS OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLE:

It’s the belief that it all starts with people who care. We see it in the way we treat each other and our guests. It’s our superpower. It’s how we create a culture of warmth, empathy and respect that results in more genuine connections and creating inclusive environments, together.

BENEFITS:

• Health Benefits: Eligibility & coverage provided and administered through Local 1 Union.
• Pension Plan: Participation & contributions managed through Local 1 Union.
• Monthly Fitness Reimbursement: Available up to a specified monthly limit.
• Qualified Parking & Transit Program: Pre-tax benefits available, subject to eligibility.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, holidays, and sick days provided in accordance with Local 1 Union policy.

PERKS:

• Discounted Colleague Rate Room Nights: Available based on room availability.
• Complimentary Room Nights: Offered based on availability.
• Complimentary Meals: Available in the colleague dining room.
• On-Site Bike Rack: Provided for colleague use.

• Experience: A minimum of 1 to 2 years of professional sushi cook experience, ideally within a luxury hotel, Forbes-rated restaurant, upscale Japanese concept, omakase program, or fine-dining environment where precision, consistency, and elevated technique are essential.
• Technique: Demonstrated mastery of sushi preparation, including advanced knife skills, fish fabrication, sashimi and nigiri production, rice preparation, and the execution of both traditional and contemporary Japanese presentations.
• Education: Culinary degree, formal sushi apprenticeship, or equivalent professional training preferred, demonstrating a strong foundation in Japanese culinary principles, seafood handling, and fine-dining execution.
• Product Knowledge: Deep understanding of seafood sourcing, seasonality, fish quality evaluation, sushi rice preparation, and Japanese ingredients, with the ability to maintain exceptional product integrity from receipt through service.
• Food Safety: Strong knowledge of food safety standards related to raw seafood handling, sanitation, temperature control, and storage procedures, with an unwavering commitment to guest safety and regulatory compliance.
• Leadership: The ability to guide, support, and inspire junior culinarians, contributing to a culture of mentorship, discipline, and continuous refinement within the brigade.
• Professionalism: A poised, polished presence in the kitchen, demonstrating grace under pressure, impeccable organization, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and station readiness.
• Hospitality: A genuine desire to elevate the guest experience through culinary excellence, craftsmanship, and thoughtful presentation, embodying the spirit of luxury hospitality in every detail.
• Endurance: The physical capability to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive knife work, lift and move products as needed, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment with consistency and focus.
• Flexibility: Availability to work a flexible schedule, including all shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays to support the needs of our guests and the business.

Join Park Hyatt Chicago and become part of a legacy where excellence isn’t just a standard-it’s a way of life. Elevate your career with us!

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.