Sushi Chef

Benihana - Riverton; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee dining discounts

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Benihana - Riverton is seeking a skilled Sushi Chef to manage a high-volume station with precision, maintain pristine product, and engage guests with the show of preparation.

You will craft sushi, sashimi, and maki to Benihana standards, track seafood, and ensure food-safety practices while coordinating with kitchen and front-of-house teams. Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a sushi chef in a busy restaurant.
• Strong knife work and traditional Japanese technique.
• Comfort with raw fish handling and food-safety rules.
• Ability to move fast without sacrificing quality.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi, sashimi, and maki to Benihana standards with consistent cuts and plating.
• Judge fish quality and follow HACCP and sanitation practices.
• Run daily mise en place for rice, sauces, and garnishes.
• Maintain a clean, organized sushi bar for high-volume service.
• Collaborate with BOH and FOH to keep timing and guest experience in sync.
• Engage guests, make recommendations, and contribute to menu evolution.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Knife skills

Guest service mindset

Stamina for long hours

Job description

At Benihana, sushi is part of the show. Guests come for the energy of the room and for clean cuts, bright fish, and rolls that look as good as they taste. We’re looking for a Sushi Chef who can hold a high-volume station with precision, keep product pristine, and still make a guest feel taken care of when they ask what’s best tonight.

What you’ll do

• Prepare sushi, sashimi, and maki to Benihana standards—consistent cuts, portions, and plating every ticket
• Judge fish quality, handle sushi-grade seafood correctly, and follow food safety, sanitation, and HACCP practices
• Run daily mise en place: rice, sauces, garnishes, and station setup before the rush
• Keep the sushi bar clean, organized, and ready for volume service
• Track seafood and produce so nothing sits past its peak
• Work tightly with BOH and FOH so food, timing, and guest experience stay in sync
• Talk with guests when it fits—recommend items, answer questions, add a little theater without slowing the line
• Take direction from chefs and kitchen leadership and help raise the bar on the menu

What you bring

• Experience as a sushi chef or sushi cook in a busy restaurant
• Strong knife work and traditional Japanese technique, plus pride in presentation
• Comfort with raw fish handling, storage, and food-safety rules
• Ability to move fast without getting sloppy
• Interest in learning house specs and contributing ideas
• Ability to stand for long stretches and lift up to 50 lbs
• Nights, weekends, and holidays availability
• A calm, team-first attitude when the ticket rail fills up

Pay & schedule Hourly, tipped. Full-time and part-time openings. Schedule includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits & perks For full-time restaurant employees

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  Part-time employees are not eligible for health benefits.

For all eligible employees

• Traditional and Roth 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter and dependent care benefits
• Employee dining discounts and/or complimentary onsite meals
• Career development across Benihana and The ONE Group

Why this role

Benihana is part of The ONE Group, so this isn’t a dead-end sushi station. Do excellent work here and there is room to grow inside the restaurant and across a larger hospitality brand. Ifyour knives are sharp and your standards are sharper, apply.

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