Sushi Chef

The Group Hospitality; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Job summary

The Sushi Chef at The Group Hospitality in Washington-DC will execute sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and omakase courses with meticulous precision and deep respect for product. The role demands top-class knife skills, calm professionalism in a high-touch omakase setting, and a passion for Japanese culture.

Preferred fluency in English, with Japanese language skills considered a strong plus. The team seeks a personable, polished chef capable of balancing timing with multi-course menus and guest

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of chef experience in fine dining, preferably in Japanese or omakase/tasting-menu settings.
• Strong knowledge of sushi and Japanese culinary traditions.
• Ability to time service seamlessly with chef pacing and multi-course menus.
• Fluent in English; Japanese language skills are a strong plus.
• Polished personal presentation with professional communication skills.
• Must be able to walk, stand, and bend for long periods, and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Execute sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and omakase courses with precision and consistency.
• Maintain deep product knowledge and knife skills.
• Provide a high-touch guest experience in a guest-facing omakase setting.

Skills

Chef experience

Sushi knowledge

Timing/service

English fluent

Communication skills

Stamina

Flexible schedule

US work eligibility

Job description

Job Details

Omakase Room - DC is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef to join our intimate team in Washington-DC. A successful chef is someone who is passionate about sushi, sake, Japanese culture, and philosophy, and more importantly, one that can create a positive and impressionable guest experience. The ability to speak in Japanese is preferred!

Job Summary

The Sushi Chef is responsible for executing sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and omakase courses with exacting consistency, technical precision, and respect for product. This role requires strong knife skills, deep product awareness, and the ability to perform calmly and professionally in a high-touch, guest-facing omakase environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of chef experience in fine dining, preferably in Japanese or omakase/tasting-menu settings
• Strong knowledge of sushi and Japanese culinary traditions
• Ability to time service seamlessly with chef pacing and multi-course menus
• Fluent in English; Japanese language skills are a strong plus
• Polished personal presentation with professional communication skills
• Must be able to walk, stand, and bend for long periods, and lift up to 30 lbs
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

The Group Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at The Group Hospitality are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, […], family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

Compensation:

Hourly ($30.00) plus tips