Sushi Chef

Sustainable Restaurant Group • Portland, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Bamboo Sushi is hiring full-time and part-time Sushi Chefs in SW Portland. Sushi Chefs work with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure consistent, timely preparation of ingredients and sushi bar menu items. Depending on skill level, chefs progress through three stations: Roll Case, focused on vegetable preparation, sushi rice, and sushi rolls; Front Case, focused on fish breakdown, fish cuts, nigiri, sashimi, omakase experiences, and guest interaction at the sushi bar; and Wheel, focused on organizing incoming orders with items in production and preparing rolls, nigiri, and sashimi. The role is performed primarily in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant with frequent distractions and loud noises. Compensation is $18–$22 per hour, with wages and tips averaging up to $27 or more per hour.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Health insurance options for positions averaging 25 hours per week or more.
• Life insurance for positions averaging 25 hours per week or more.
• Vacation time, starting at up to two weeks accrued per year for years one through five.
• 401(k).
• Employee discounts.
• Opportunities for advancement and education within the company.

What This Job Offers

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