Sushi Chef

Goodwin Recruiting; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A high-volume restaurant in Lexington, SC is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef to join its culinary team and deliver fresh, consistently executed sushi in a fast-paced environment. This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of proper seafood preparation and handling.

The ideal candidate takes pride in their craft while maintaining speed, organization, and high food quality standards, contributing to guest satisfaction in a demanding setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional sushi preparation experience.
• Strong knife skills with experience preparing sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and specialty rolls.
• Knowledge of proper raw seafood handling, storage, sanitation, and food safety.
• Ability to maintain quality and consistency during high-volume service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi, sashimi, nigiri and rolls for high-volume service.
• Maintain high quality and consistency during fast-paced service.
• Ensure proper seafood handling, sanitation and safety practices.

Skills

Sushi knife skills

High-volume cooking

Team communication

Food safety

Job description

Sushi Chef | Full-Service Restaurant

A high-volume restaurant is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef to join its culinary team and deliver fresh, consistently executed sushi in a fast-paced environment. This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of proper seafood preparation and handling. The ideal candidate takes pride in their craft while maintaining speed, organization, and high food quality standards.

Sushi Chef Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Strong growth and stability with a well respected hospitality group
• Attainable bonus program

Sushi Chef Requirements and Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional sushi preparation experience
• Strong knife skills with experience preparing sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and specialty rolls
• Knowledge of proper raw seafood handling, storage, sanitation, and food safety
• Ability to maintain quality and consistency during high-volume service

Sushi Chef Preferred Background and Skills

• Experience in sushi, Asian-inspired, or high-volume full-service restaurants
• Experience breaking down, portioning, and properly storing fresh fish
• Strong understanding of prep, product rotation, inventory, and waste control
• Dependable, team-oriented approach with strong communication and organizational skills