Sushi Chef

Simplevenue; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Sushi by Bou in Cincinnati is seeking a skilled Sushi Chef for our new location. You will prepare and serve the omakase menu with precision and personality at the counter, ensuring high-quality presentations and guest satisfaction.

Engage guests throughout service, collaborate with the front-of-house team, and maintain cleanliness and food safety. The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays and offers hourly pay with tips.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional sushi chef experience in an omakase, fine-dining or comparable chef-driven concept.
• Strong knife skills and proficiency in preparing nigiri, sashimi and hand rolls.
• Knowledge of fish preparation, handling, storage and foodsafety practices.
• Experience working directly with guests at a sushi counter.
• Ability to execute timed seatings with precision and composure.
• Engaging presence and genuine ease connecting with guests.
• Reliable, organized and collaborative approach.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nigiri, sashimi, hand rolls and other menu items according to company standards.
• Execute timed seatings with consistency in quality, presentation, portioning and pacing.
• Engage guests throughout the omakase experience and respond to requests professionally.
• Prepare, handle and store fish and other ingredients in accordance with foodsafety standards.
• Maintain an organized workstation with ingredients and supplies ready for service.
• Monitor inventory and communicate ordering and supply needs.
• Coordinate with fellow chefs and frontofhouse team members to support each seating.
• Complete opening, closing and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Sushi chef experience

Knife skills

Guest interaction

Time management

Team collaboration

Job description

Now hiring for our new location in CINCINNATI, opening soon.

Sushi by Bou is a modern omakase concept defined by intimate settings, thoughtful design and an energetic atmosphere. As we expand, we are looking for talented hospitality professionals to join our team and grow with us.

Position Overview

The Sushi Chef brings skill, precision and personality to the counter, preparing and serving the omakase menu while helping set the pace of each seating. The ideal candidate takes pride in their craft, remains composed throughout service and connects naturally with guests.

Pay

Hourly plus tips.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nigiri, sashimi, hand rolls and other menu items according to company standards.
• Execute timed seatings with consistency in quality, presentation, portioning and pacing.
• Engage guests throughout the omakase experience and respond to requests professionally.
• Prepare, handle and store fish and other ingredients in accordance with foodsafety standards.
• Maintain an organized workstation with ingredients and supplies ready for service.
• Monitor inventory and communicate ordering and supply needs.
• Coordinate with fellow chefs and frontofhouse team members to support each seating.
• Complete opening, closing and sanitation procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional sushi chef experience in an omakase, finedining or comparable chefdriven concept.
• Strong knife skills and proficiency in preparing nigiri, sashimi and hand rolls.
• Knowledge of fish preparation, handling, storage and foodsafety practices.
• Experience working directly with guests at a sushi counter.
• Ability to execute timed seatings with precision and composure.
• Engaging presence and genuine ease connecting with guests.
• Reliable, organized and collaborative approach.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.