Sushi Chef

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

This is a part-time position at our Clearwater location requiring prior sushi experience, including strong proficiency in preparing sushi rolls, nigiri, and sashimi.

Position Title: Sushi Chef

Kobe Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse is seeking exceptional candidates to join our service team. We are searching for friendly, energetic, highly motivated individuals who will thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented restaurant environment.

As a Sushi Chef, you will be responsible for preparing a variety of sushi dishes, while maintaining strict standards of hygiene, food safety, and quality, and ensuring guest satisfaction through your dynamic and courteous service.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Routine cleaning, setup, and breakdown of the sushi bar and sushi area
• Preparation of sushi ingredients according to recipes and quality standards
• Interacting with guests at the sushi bar to take special requests and customize orders, and accommodating dietary needs and preferences
• Delivering sushi orders to guests at the bar and sushi bar area
• Maintain impeccable cleanliness and organization of the workstation, tools, and equipment
• Assist with inventory management and request necessary supplies while minimizing waste
• Working effectively with the other kitchen staff and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service and clear communication

Skills and Qualifications:

• Demonstrate integrity, respect, hard work, teamwork, and a positive attitude values
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate efficiently as a team
• Experience with Japanese cuisine, particularly sushi-making techniques are a plus
• Strong knife skills and presenting dishes to a high standard
• Professional and courteous communication skills
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods and have continued use of hands, fingers and arms
• Ability to continuously bend, reach, twist and carry; and lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Availability during the evenings, weekends and holidays preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ensure compliance with food handling regulations and company standards

Work schedule

• Weekend availability
• Holidays
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Other

Supplemental pay

• Tips
• Other

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Referral program
• Employee discount
• Paid training