Sushi Chef

Joint Venture Restaurants; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for growth

High-energy team environment

Job summary

A popular neighborhood restaurant is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef to join their team. Candidates should take pride in their craft, have strong skills in sushi preparation, and be able to handle a busy kitchen environment. The role offers competitive pay, a supportive atmosphere, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a sushi chef.
• Strong knife skills and proper food handling knowledge.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional.

Responsibilities

• Handle ingredients with care and maintain high food quality.
• Prepare sushi in a high-volume environment.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure positive atmosphere.

Skills

Knife skills

Food handling

Team player

Reliability

Professionalism

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Now Hiring: Sushi Chef The Joint Sushi & Tapas – Ocean Beach, San Diego

We're looking for an experienced Sushi Chef to join our tight-knit team at The Joint Sushi & Tapas. We pride ourselves on using very high-quality ingredients, sourcing all of our fish from International Marine Products, one of the top seafood distributors in Los Angeles.

If you're passionate about sushi, thrive in a high-volume environment, and take pride in your craft—we want to meet you.

What we’re looking for:

Proven experience as a sushi chef

Strong knife skills and knowledge of proper handling, prep, and storage

Team player with a positive, respectful attitude

Reliable, punctual, and professional

Ability to handle volume while maintaining quality and presentation

Must have reliable transportation

Open availability preferred (days, nights, weekends)

We offer:

Competitive pay (based on experience)

A high-energy, family-run team environment

Staff discounts on food & beverage

Opportunity to grow with a reputable and established neighborhood favorite

Pay is between $20-25 per hour plus tips and dependent on experience

This position also could be full time or part time

Ready to roll with us?

Please submit your resume and a brief note about why you'd be a great fit for our team. We’re hiring immediately and are excited to welcome the right chef to our family.