Sushi Chef

Sustainable Restaurant Group; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 26,174 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Paid vacation time

401(k) plan

Employee dining discounts

Ongoing education and training

Job summary

A leading sustainable restaurant is seeking a skilled Sushi Chef to join their new location in Bend, Oregon, opening in early 2026. As a Sushi Chef, you will be responsible for preparing sushi bar menu items while ensuring high quality and engaging experiences for guests. Ideal candidates will have experience in a high-volume food service environment and a passion for Japanese cuisine. Competitive pay, health benefits, and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in a high‑volume food service environment.
• 1–2 years of culinary experience or formal culinary education for Sushi Chefs.
• Commitment to food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi bar menu items with high quality and hospitality.
• Work hands-on across multiple sushi production stations.
• Engage with guests at the sushi bar.

Skills

Food safety

Collaboration

Sushi production

Sanitation standards

Customer interaction

Education

Culinary education (preferred)

Job description

Description

Sushi Chef

Bamboo Sushi | Coming to Bend, Oregon – Early 2026

Bamboo Sushi is a restaurant of purpose. Through our food, our service, and our spirit, we create experiences that inspire—grounded in sustainability, craftsmanship, and meaningful hospitality.

We’re excited to be opening a brand-new Bamboo Sushi location in Bend, Oregon in early 2026, and we’re looking for skilled and passionate Sushi Chefs to help bring our sushi bar to life from day one.

If you’re driven by technique, creativity, and guest connection—and want to be part of an opening team—this is an incredible opportunity to grow with us.

What You’ll Do

As a Sushi Chef at Bamboo Sushi, you’ll work closely with both our kitchen and front‑of‑house teams to ensure consistent, thoughtful, and timely preparation of sushi bar menu items. You’ll be hands‑on in every aspect of sushi production, from prep to guest interaction, while upholding our high standards of quality and hospitality.

You’ll progress through our sushi stations based on skill level and experience:

• Roll Case – Vegetable prep, sushi rice preparation, and mastering roll production
• Front Case – Fish breakdown, knife work, nigiri and sashimi preparation, creating omakase experiences, and engaging with guests at the sushi bar
• Wheel – Coordinating incoming orders with production while preparing rolls, nigiri, and sashimi

Health, Wealth & Happiness

We believe our team thrives when they feel supported—inside and outside of work.

• Full‑time and Part‑time opportunities with open availability
• Competitive pay + tips $19.00 - $24.00 / hour with wages + tips averaging up to $27.00 + / hour
• Health and life insurance for team members averaging 25+ hours/week
• Paid vacation time—up to 2 weeks accrued annually (years 1–5)
• 401(k) to invest in your future
• Employee dining discounts
• Ongoing education, training, and clear advancement opportunities within Bamboo Sushi

What You Bring

• Commitment to food safety, sanitation, and company standards
• Ability to maintain clean, organized, and efficient workstations
• Passion for continued education in Japanese cuisine and beverages
• Strong collaboration with BOH and FOH teams
• Knowledge of proper food and product handling and storage

Preferred Experience:

• 1+ year in a high‑volume and/or guest‑facing food service environment
• Sushi Chefs: 1–2 years of culinary experience or formal culinary education

Our Culture

Bamboo Sushi is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace where all team members are valued and heard. We believe in equal pay, equal opportunity, and a culture built on mutual respect—for our employees, guests, partners, and the communities we serve.

If you need accommodations during any part of the hiring process, our HR team is happy to support you.

The Vibe

• Fast‑paced, full‑service restaurant environment
• High energy, focused teamwork, and constant movement
• Guest‑facing sushi bar with meaningful interaction

Physical & Environment Expectations

This role is performed in an active restaurant environment and may include:

• Moving throughout the restaurant to access equipment and ingredients
• Operating standard kitchen and restaurant equipment
• Standing for extended periods and navigating stairs or ladders as needed
• Working in a busy, sometimes noisy environment
• Distinguishing flavors and maintaining attention to detail

Reasonable accommodations may be made to support qualified individuals throughout the employment process.