Sushi Chef

Sticks'n'Sushi; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Free team meals

Restaurant discounts

Wellbeing support

Early access to pay (Wagestream)

Team events

Job summary

Sticks'n'Sushi Birmingham is seeking a skilled Sushi Chef to join our brand new kitchen. You will craft maki, sashimi and nigiri with care, serving outstanding dishes to delight guests.

We welcome chefs with busy-kitchen experience, a calm spirit, and a passion for Japanese and Danish influences. Join a friendly team that supports growth, learning, and collaborative success. If you take pride in knives, pace, and precision, and enjoy sharing your craft, this is the place to grow.

Qualifications

• You’ve worked in a busy kitchen before and are skilled with knives and making sushi.
• You speak English confidently.
• You enjoy learning more about sushi, respecting its traditions while bringing your own creativity.
• You’re a team player who’s kind and respectful—no swearing at others here.
• You think as part of a team, not just as an individual.

Responsibilities

• Make different types of outstanding sushi: maki, sashimi, nigiri and more.
• Use your skills to serve excellent food for every guest.
• Food will bring joy and encourage guests to return.
• Be part of a team that helps you grow and succeed.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Knife skills

Team player

English speaking

Tools

Sushi knives

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Fish are like us: we all swim together. But Strange Fish are bold, curious individuals who fit right in here. Those who are comfortable just being themselves - a little different perhaps.

We are looking for a Sushi Chef to join our kitchen team at our brand new opening in Birmingham.

Someone who is a true craftsperson, passionate about creating things in the best way, to the very best they can be. You’ll have busy kitchen experience, but a calm spirit.

Are you?

• Someone who uses their hands, mind and heart together. You stay precise, even when it’s busy.
• Upbeat and enjoyable to work with, whatever the kitchen is like.
• Able to handle change well and always keep your standards high.
• Someone who works happily with others, bringing a big smile and a humble attitude.
• Eager to learn about our Danish and Japanese roots.

What you’ll be doing at Sticks ’n’ Sushi

• You’ll make different types of outstanding sushi; maki, sashimi, nigiri and more.
• You’ll use your skills and care to serve excellent food for every guest.
• Your food will bring joy to guests, encouraging them to return and become friends.
• You’ll be part of a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What you’ll bring to us

• You’ve worked in a busy kitchen before and are skilled with knives and making sushi.
• You speak English confidently.
• You enjoy learning more about sushi, respecting its traditions while bringing your own creativity.
• You’re a team player who’s kind and respectful—no swearing at others here.
• You think as part of a team, not just as an individual.
• You want to have fun and work well with your teammates—togetherness matters.

How we will support your journey with us

We want you to grow with us, so you can keep learning and developing your skills, challenging your responsibilities. Our training is structured to both help you shine and create memories, in your role and beyond.

The benefits that go beyond the day to day

We work hard, but we also look after our people. You will enjo:

• A competitive salary plus Tronc
• Assistance with the cost of moving to Birmingham
• Delicious, fresh team meals every shift
• 50% off at all restaurants, including drinks
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support via Hospitality Action
• Financial wellbeing resources including early access to your pay through Wagestream
• Discounts on High Street retailers and restaurants
• Team events, parties and awards

Ready to jump in?

We welcome chefs from all backgrounds and cultures. We are excited to meet the unique chef that you are.

If it feels right, we’ll invite you for a chat and take the next step together.