Sushi Chef

Sustainable Restaurant Group • Bend, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Bamboo Sushi is a restaurant of purpose. Through our food, our service, and our spirit, we create experiences that inspire—grounded in sustainability, craftsmanship, and meaningful hospitality. We’re excited to be opening a brand-new Bamboo Sushi location in Bend, Oregon in early 2026, and we’re looking for skilled and passionate Sushi Chefs to help bring our sushi bar to life from day one. If you’re driven by technique, creativity, and guest connection—and want to be part of an opening team—this is an incredible opportunity to grow with us. As a Sushi Chef at Bamboo Sushi, you’ll work closely with both our kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure consistent, thoughtful, and timely preparation of sushi bar menu items. You’ll be hands-on in every aspect of sushi production, from prep to guest interaction, while upholding our high standards of quality and hospitality. You’ll progress through our sushi stations based on skill level and experience: Roll Case – Vegetable prep, sushi rice preparation, and mastering roll production Front Case – Fish breakdown, knife work, nigiri and sashimi preparation, creating omakase experiences, and engaging with guests at the sushi bar Wheel – Coordinating incoming orders with production while preparing rolls, nigiri, and sashimi

Requirements

• Commitment to food safety, sanitation, and company standards
• Ability to maintain clean, organized, and efficient workstations
• Passion for continued education in Japanese cuisine and beverages
• Strong collaboration with BOH and FOH teams
• Knowledge of proper food and product handling and storage

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year in a high-volume and/or guest-facing food service environment
• Sushi Chefs: 1–2 years of culinary experience or formal culinary education

Benefits

• Full-time and Part-time opportunities with open availability
• Competitive pay + tips
• Health and life insurance for team members averaging 25+ hours/week
• Paid vacation time—up to 2 weeks accrued annually (years 1–5)
• 401(k) to invest in your future
• Employee dining discounts
• Ongoing education, training, and clear advancement opportunities within Bamboo Sushi

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees