Senior Sushi Chef - Creative Leader in High-Volume Kitchen

Smokin Fins; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance

Medical, dental, and vision

Short-term disability insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Meal discounts

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Out to Lunch Restaurant Group is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef for our Idaho Falls location. You will lead sushi preparation, rice cooking, rolling, and cutting, delivering visually appealing dishes while maintaining top standards of safety and hygiene.

You will train teammates, adapt to changing menus, and work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment with strong teamwork and clear communication to ensure exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Line Cook in a high‑volume, full‑service restaurant.
• Culinary degree or relevant certification is preferred.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices in a kitchen environment.
• Experience in a high‑volume restaurant or sushi bar handling multiple orders efficiently.
• Excellent teamwork and communication to collaborate with kitchen staff.
• Leadership qualities to guide and motivate kitchen team members.
• Ability to adapt to changing menus, customer preferences, and kitchen dynamics.
• Efficient time management to ensure timely preparation and service of sushi dishes.
• Meticulous attention to detail in presentation and quality.

Responsibilities

• Proven experience as a Sushi Chef in a reputable restaurant.
• In-depth knowledge of sushi preparation techniques, including rice cooking, rolling, and cutting.
• Familiarity with various types of sushi and sashimi.
• Ability to create visually appealing and tasteful sushi dishes.
• Demonstrated creativity in developing new and innovative sushi offerings.
• Proficient knife skills and the ability to handle seafood with precision.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices in a kitchen setting.
• Capability to work efficiently in a high‑paced, high‑volume kitchen environment.
• Time management to ensure timely preparation and service.
• Strong teamwork to collaborate with kitchen staff.
• Excellent communication to convey instructions to kitchen team.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing menus and customer preferences.
• Leadership to guide and mentor junior kitchen staff.
• Willingness to train others in sushi preparation techniques.
• Meticulous attention to detail in presentation and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Education

Culinary degree or cert.

Tools

MS Office

POS system

Restaurant mgmt software

Job description

Out to Lunch Restaurant Group is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef for our Idaho Falls location. You will lead sushi preparation, rice cooking, rolling, and cutting, delivering visually appealing dishes while maintaining top standards of safety and hygiene.

You will train teammates, adapt to changing menus, and work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment with strong teamwork and clear communication to ensure exceptional dining experiences.