Omakase Kitchen Trainee - Edomae Sushi Mastery

J-1 Connect Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Michelin-level training

Chef mentorship

Edomae sushi exposure

Seafood knowledge

Cultural exchange

Staff meals

Job summary

The Shota in San Francisco offers a chef de Partie trainee program focused on Edomae sushi, otsumami, and seasonal ingredients. You will train in mise en place, seafood handling, rice preparation, sanitation, and station readiness to support disciplined omakase execution.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates with training in culinary arts or Japanese cuisine, who show humility, professionalism, and strong knife skills.

Qualifications

• Recent culinary or gastronomy graduate with training in culinary arts, Japanese cuisine, sushi, or fine dining.
• Prior internships, stages, apprenticeships or fine dining exposure preferred.
• Candidate must be coachable, punctual, adaptable, organized and culturally aware.

Responsibilities

• Mise en place setup and station readiness for service.
• Seafood handling and rice preparation according to Edomae standards.
• Proper ingredient storage, sanitation, and rotation.
• Knife discipline, timing, and plating execution for omakase service.
• Clear chef communication and teamwork in a high-end kitchen.

Skills

Knife skills

Mise en place

Sanitation

Attention to detail

Humility

Professionalism

Michelin cuisine interest

Job description

The Shota in San Francisco offers a chef de Partie trainee program focused on Edomae sushi, otsumami, and seasonal ingredients. You will train in mise en place, seafood handling, rice preparation, sanitation, and station readiness to support disciplined omakase execution.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates with training in culinary arts or Japanese cuisine, who show humility, professionalism, and strong knife skills.