Sushi Chef

Rio Mar Hospitality Management•Rio, WI

12d

About The Position

The Sushi Chef prepares high-quality sushi and Japanese cuisine following standardized recipes and presentation standards. Responsibilities include handling raw fish, rolling sushi, preparing sashimi, and creating specialty dishes with precision and consistency. The role involves supervising and training kitchen staff, managing inventory and ordering supplies, controlling food costs, and ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards. The Sushi Chef maintains cleanliness and safety in the kitchen, minimizes waste, and contributes to menu development. Administrative duties include scheduling, record-keeping, and supporting operational efficiency.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
Formal culinary training or apprenticeship in Japanese cuisine or sushi preparation preferred
Minimum 2 years of experience preparing sushi in a professional kitchen
Prior experience in kitchen supervision or leadership strongly preferred
Experience with inventory management, ordering, and cost control a plus
Flexible and long hours sometimes required
Medium work – lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally and/or 20 lbs frequently
Ability to stand for entire shift
Ability to work in hot and cold environments
Strong manual dexterity and knife skills

Nice To Haves

Formal culinary training or apprenticeship in Japanese cuisine or sushi preparation
Prior experience in kitchen supervision or leadership
Experience with inventory management, ordering, and cost control

Responsibilities

Preparing high-quality sushi and Japanese cuisine
Handling raw fish, rolling sushi, preparing sashimi, and creating specialty dishes
Supervising and training kitchen staff
Managing inventory and ordering supplies
Controlling food costs
Ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
Maintaining cleanliness and safety in the kitchen
Minimizing waste
Contributing to menu development
Scheduling
Record-keeping
Supporting operational efficiency