Sushi Chef

Inamo Sukoshi; Salford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate £14/hour

Career progression

Full-time position

Supportive team

Job summary

inamo sukoshi Manchester is hiring a skilled Sushi Chef for our fast-paced QSR kitchen. You will prep and present sushi and sashimi with speed, precision, and consistency, building on proven sushi-making experience to deliver high-quality dishes to hundreds of guests daily.

This full-time on-site role offers training, career progression within a growing brand, and a competitive pay rate (£14.00 per hour). Start date immediate or by arrangement, with a vibrant team and kaizen mindset.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sushi Chef in a restaurant, QSR, or food hall environment.
• A passion for service, people, and fresh food, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work quickly under pressure while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• High energy and positivity – you'll be working in a fast-paced environment serving hundreds of guests daily.
• A hunger to learn and develop further; we'll support you during induction, then you'll help support others once you're confident.
• In the spirit of kaizen (continuous improvement), you're always looking for ways to improve and raise standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present sushi and sashimi dishes with speed, precision, and consistency.
• Demonstrate full sushi chef skills, including:
• Hand-rolling sushi to a high standard.
• Expert fish cutting and portioning.
• Sushi rice preparation for quality and consistency.
• Maintain excellent food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Support the kitchen team in delivering outstanding service for every guest.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures.
• Assist with daily opening and closing procedures.
• Maintain your section to the highest standards, keeping the kitchen clean and organised.

Skills

Sushi chef experience

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Job description

Sushi Chef – Quick Service Restaurant Manchester

Alongside our tech-led restaurants, we operate five inamo sukoshi (meaning "little inamo") locations across Central London, Manchester, and Sheffield.

inamo sukoshi brings knockout sushi and fusion street food, inspired by flavours across Asia, to vibrant food hall-style venues. Guests can enjoy some of our award-winning dishes from the main restaurants - including our signature Dragon Rolls, Korean BBQ Ribs, and the new Chicken Katsu Curry - all served with the speed and flair of a QSR concept.

We're now looking for a skilled Sushi Chef to join our Manchester team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with proven sushi-making experience who thrives in a high-energy, fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present sushi and sashimi dishes with speed, precision, and consistency.
• Demonstrate full sushi chef skills, including:
• Hand-rolling sushi to a high standard.
• Expert fish cutting and portioning.
• Sushi rice preparation for quality and consistency.
• Maintain excellent food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Support the kitchen team in delivering outstanding service for every guest.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures.
• Assist with daily opening and closing procedures.
• Maintain your section to the highest standards, keeping the kitchen clean and organised.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Sushi Chef in a restaurant, QSR, or food hall environment.
• A passion for service, people, and fresh food, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work quickly under pressure while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• High energy and positivity – you'll be working in a fast-paced environment serving hundreds of guests daily.
• A hunger to learn and develop further; we'll support you during induction, then you'll help support others once you're confident.
• In the spirit of kaizen (continuous improvement), you're always looking for ways to improve and raise standards.

What We Offer

• Pay rate: £14.00 per hour
• Training and opportunities for career progression within a growing brand.
• Full time position available
• Be part of a supportive, passionate team bringing exciting Asian-inspired food to new audiences.

Location: Manchester-Kargo MKT, Central Bay, Salford M50 3AG

Start Date: Immediate / by arrangement

If you're a motivated Sushi Chef with the skills, energy, and passion to deliver exceptional food, we'd love to hear from you.