Sushi Sous Chef, Japanese Restaurant

28th October, 2026

Location – Mashantucket, CT
Salary – $60-80k
Benefits – M/D/V/401k match, gym membership / tuition / childcare reimbursement, Relocation assistance
Seeking a talented Sushi Sous Chef to lead a high-energy Japanese kitchen.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily sushi and kitchen operations, including prep, service, expediting and closing, to recipe and presentation standards
• Supervise, coach and train the culinary team on sushi technique, food handling and department standards
• Manage inventory, ordering, food cost, labor and sanitation compliance in support of the Restaurant Chef

Qualifications:

• 5+ years as a sushi cook or sushi chef, with mastery of nigiri and maki and advanced fish fabrication
• 2+ years leadership experience coordinating an entire kitchen team across sushi and hot-food stations
• Knowledge of Japanese cuisine and food safety, with ServSafe obtained or willingness to obtain it