A DineAmic Sushi Chef is responsible for preparing high-quality sushi and Japanese-inspired dishes while delivering exceptional culinary standards and guest experiences. This role involves expert knife skills, precise fish handling, maintaining food safety standards, and contributing to a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.
Essential Responsibilities + Duties
• Prepare sushi rolls, sashimi, nigiri, and other Japanese dishes according to recipes and presentation standards
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and rotation of raw fish and ingredients in compliance with food safety regulations
• Maintain consistency in taste, portioning, and plating
• Inspect the quality and freshness of fish and other ingredients daily
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized sushi station
• Collaborate with kitchen team members to ensure timely and accurate service
• Assist with prep work including cutting fish, preparing rice, slicing vegetables, and making sauces
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate product needs to management
• Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines
• Provide an engaging and professional guest experience when interacting at sushi bar (if applicable)
• Additional duties as needed within the scope of the role
Minimum Qualifications
• 2+ years of experience as a Sushi Chef or Sushi Cook in a high-volume restaurant
• Certifications: Current SERV Safe or equivalent food safety certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of fish butchery and sushi rice preparation
Core Competencies
• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Communication Skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Integrity
• Personal Development
• Professionalism
• Self-Management
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Technical Proficiency with kitchen equipment and food safety standards
Physical Demands + Work Environment:
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment for extended periods
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions, including slicing, rolling, and plating
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
• Must be able to move safely through kitchen areas, including slick floors and tight spaces
BENEFITS +PERKS
- BCBS Medical
- BCBS Dental
- EyeMed Vision
- Company-paid Short-term Disability Insurance
- Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- Commuter Benefits
- 401K + Match
- Monthly Food & Beverage Allowance and Discount
DineAmic Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.