Sushi Chef

The Group Hospitality; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Part time

Job summary

The Group Hospitality in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef to join their intimate team. The Sushi Chef will be responsible for executing sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and omakase courses with precision and respect for the product. A successful candidate will have a minimum of 2–3 years in fine dining, strong knowledge of Japanese culinary traditions, and the ability to work calmly under pressure. This role offers an hourly pay of $30 plus tips.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of chef experience in fine dining, preferably in Japanese or omakase 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.

Responsibilities

• Execute sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and omakase courses in a high-touch environment.
• Maintain calm and professionalism while serving guests.
• Perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, and lifting up to 30 lbs.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Knife skills

Japanese culinary traditions

Guest-facing service

Professional communication

Job description

JobDetails

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, 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

EEO Statement

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