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sushi lounge

Sushi Chef/Prep

Pay: $18–$22.50/hr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Encinitas, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/7/2026

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What they do

A Sushi Chef is trained in Japanese cuisine and prepares different kinds of rolls and plates. Other duties include preparing sauces, selecting ingredients, storing food, maintaining supplies, creating menus, training staff, and designing sushi plates.

$43,777 / year median in California

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Job Description

Sushi Chef/Prep sushi lounge - 4.0 Encinitas, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $18.00 - $22.50 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid sick time Qualifications Sushi Hospitality Customer communication Japanese cuisine In-person customer service Cost control Plating Restaurant experience Communication with kitchen staff

Full Job Description Title:

Sushi Chef/Prep Reports to:

Managers, General Manager Summary of Position:

Assist in all sushi functions, including preparation and maintenance of quality standards. Represent the brand to SL guests through service standards and menu execution.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Prepare and serve menu according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking, plating, and serving standards. Follow the SL Sushi Chef Steps of Service to ensure consistent hospitable service. When applicable, ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications, received in correct unit count and condition, and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant's receiving policies and procedures. Help control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures. Maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points. Assist with department inventory when asked.

Qualifications:

A minimum of 3 years of experience in varied sushi operations. Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests. Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours). Hourly position.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$18.00 - $22.50 per hour plus tips

Job Types:

Part-time, Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $22.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid sick time Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift

Experience:

Restaurant experience: 2 years (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person