Sushi Chef

Job Title:

Sushi Chef Location:

Glendale, CA (Brand Blvd, near Americana)

Pay:

Starting from $20.00 + per hour (Plus Tips / BOE)

Job Type:

Full-time Job Description Now Hiring:

Experienced Sushi Chef for New Upscale Sushi Restaurant We are opening an exciting new high-end Japanese sushi restaurant in the heart of Glendale (Brand Blvd, near the Americana). We are currently assembling our opening culinary team and are seeking a skilled, passionate Sushi Chef to help set the standard for our kitchen and deliver an exceptional dining experience. The Role As a Sushi Chef, you will be an integral part of our opening culinary team. You will focus on executing high-quality sushi preparation, maintaining immaculate station presentation, and ensuring absolute consistency across our premium sushi menu.

Key Responsibilities:

Expert Preparation:

Execute precision knife work for sashimi, nigiri, and maki with high speed, accuracy, and artistry.

Quality Control:

Maintain exceptional quality, absolute freshness, and beautiful presentation standards for every dish leaving the sushi bar.

Operations:

Manage station inventory, practice proper ingredient handling, rotate stock efficiently, and minimize waste.

Sanitation:

Strictly adhere to health department food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation regulations (HACCP knowledge is a plus).

Collaboration:

Work cohesively with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure a smooth, premium guest experience.

What We Are Looking For Experience:

Minimum 3 years of professional experience working strictly as a Sushi Chef in a high-volume or upscale Japanese kitchen.

Skill Set:

Strong mastery of fish butchery, traditional sushi preparation, and signature sauce making. Ability to handle both high-volume Sushi and Maki stations seamlessly.

Attitude:

A professional, reliable, and team-oriented culinarian who thrives in a fast-paced environment and stays calm under pressure.

Passion:

A genuine love for Japanese cuisine, hospitality, and creating memorable experiences for our guests.

Availability:

Full-time availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

What We Offer Competitive Compensation:

Starting from $20.00/hr + Tips (Final rates negotiable based on experience and talent).

Growth:

An opportunity to be a foundation member of an opening team with significant career growth potential as the restaurant brand evolves.

Environment:

A clean, modern, and professional workspace equipped with premium ingredients and tools.

Requirements Commute:

Must be able to reliably commute to Glendale, CA 91204 (Required).

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid sick time Paid training

Experience:

Japanese Kitchen:

5 years (Preferred) Shift availability: Night Shift (Preferred) Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Glendale, CA 91204 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Glendale, CA 91204: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person