Sushi Chef - Pushi

Chef & Cook; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A new premium food concept in the UK is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef to collaborate on a push-pop sushi tasting menu as part of its launch. This role involves creative development for signature dishes and preparing sushi for future pop-up events and catering orders. It's perfect for a freelance chef looking for flexible work who wants to be part of an innovative startup environment and influence the brand's growth from its inception.

Benefits

Paid development / tasting session

Ongoing freelance work

Creative input in brand shaping

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sushi Chef in a restaurant, catering or freelance setting.
• Comfortable with fusion flavours and modern presentation.
• Reliable, professional, and open to working with a startup brand.
• Food hygiene certified or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on a push-pop sushi tasting menu.
• Help refine flavours, textures, and portioning.
• Prepare sushi for pop-ups and private events.

Skills

Experience as a Sushi Chef

Fusion flavours

Creative development

Food hygiene certification

Job description

PUSHI is a new, premium food concept launching in the UK, specialising in push‑pop sushi – a modern, fusion take on sushi designed for events, pop‑ups and private catering. I am currently at the development and testing stage of the business and am looking to connect with an experienced Sushi Chef to collaborate on creating a small tasting menu (4 signature push‑pop sushi flavours) to finalise recipes, flavour profiles and presentation. This initial phase is a paid tasting / development session, with the intention of progressing into ongoing freelance, event‑based and pop‑up work once the brand officially launches and orders begin. This role would suit a chef who enjoys creative development, modern fusion flavours, and flexible freelance work rather than a traditional restaurant setting.

What the role involves?

Stage 1 – Development (Immediate)

• Collaborating on a 4‑item push‑pop sushi tasting menu
• Helping refine flavours, textures and portioning
• Advising on prep efficiency and consistency

Stage 2 – Launch & Growth (Post‑Launch)

• Preparing sushi for pop‑ups, private events and catering orders
• Freelance / ad‑hoc work as bookings come in
• Potential for regular collaboration as the business grows, with the opportunity to lead a team in the kitchen as demands and orders increase

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience as a Sushi Chef (restaurant, catering or freelance)
• Comfortable with fusion flavours and modern presentation
• Reliable, professional, and open to working with a startup brand
• Food hygiene certified (or willing to obtain)
• UK right to work
• A passion for sushi and a fun, energetic approach to flavour development and brand growth

Benefits & Opportunities

• Paid development / tasting session
• Ongoing freelance, event‑based paid work
• Opportunity to be involved from the early stages of a UK‑first food concept
• Creative input while the brand is being shaped

Important to note: This is not a full‑time position at this stage. It is ideal for chefs who are:

• Freelance
• Work part‑time elsewhere
• Enjoy pop‑ups and events
• Want to be part of a growing concept from the start and grow with the business