Sushi Chef

Sustainable Restaurant Group • Portland, OR

19d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Bamboo Sushi is hiring part-time and full-time Sushi Chefs in SW Portland. Sushi Chefs work with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure consistent and timely preparation of ingredients and sushi bar menu items. Team members progress through three stations depending on skill level: Roll Case, focused on vegetable preparation, sushi rice, and sushi roll production; Front Case, focused on breaking down fish, fish cuts, nigiri and sashimi production, omakase experiences, and guest interaction at the sushi bar; and Wheel, focused on organizing incoming orders with items in production and making rolls, nigiri, and sashimi.

The role includes following company policies and food safety and sanitation standards, maintaining clean and organized workstations, and continuing to learn about Japanese cuisine and beverages. Additional duties may apply to the position. Work is performed primarily in a fast-paced full-service restaurant with frequent distractions and loud noises.

Bamboo Sushi describes itself as a restaurant of purpose and seeks to foster an inclusive and diverse culture where employees are respected and have equal pay, rights, and opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

• Knowledge of proper food and drink handling and storage.
• Ability to maneuver around the restaurant or office to access food and beverage items, machinery, and other restaurant equipment.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment and basic restaurant equipment.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders or stairs to service machinery, lights, ceiling fans, and similar equipment.
• Ability to communicate accurate information to customers.
• Ability to distinguish tastes, including sweet and bitter flavors.
• Ability to work in a noisy and distracting environment.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience working in high-volume and/or guest-facing food service is preferred.
• One to two years of culinary experience or culinary education is preferred for Sushi Chefs.

Responsibilities

• Follow company policies and state and food safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations and practice safe, sanitary food handling.
• Continue education about Japanese cuisine and beverages.
• Work with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure consistent and timely preparation of ingredients and sushi bar menu items.
• At the Roll Case station, prepare vegetables, make sushi rice, and produce sushi rolls.
• At the Front Case station, break down fish, develop expertise in fish cuts, prepare nigiri and sashimi, create omakase experiences, and interact with guests at the sushi bar.
• At the Wheel station, organize incoming orders alongside items in production and prepare sushi rolls, nigiri, and sashimi.
• Perform additional duties as applicable to the position.

Benefits

• Health insurance options and life insurance for positions averaging 25 hours per week or more.
• Vacation time, starting at up to two weeks accrued per year for years 1–5.
• 401(k).
• Employee discounts.
• Opportunities for advancement and education within the company.
• Wages plus tips averaging up to $27 or more per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed