Sushi Chef: Craft & Lead Guest Experience

Trapper's Sushi Co.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

DailyPay

401(k) with match

Dental and vision

EAP

Paid sick leave

Employee meal discounts

Leadership development

Advancement opportunities

Ownership pathway

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Trapper’s Sushi Co. in San Antonio is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef dedicated to quality and presentation. You will work in a fast-paced, guest-facing open-kitchen setting, collaborating with front-of-house and back-of-house teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You’ll prepare sushi, maintain high standards, and train new staff as needed, while upholding core values of teamwork, respect, accountability, passion, and communication.

Qualifications

• One to three years of professional sushi preparation experience preferred.
• Experience preparing sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi and specialty dishes.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of sushi-preparation techniques.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, cross-contamination prevention, allergen awareness, and FIFO procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality presentation.
• Friendly, professional service in a guest-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and specialty dishes according to company recipes and presentation standards.
• Use knives and other kitchen equipment safely and skillfully to portion and prepare ingredients.
• Maintain consistency in flavor, quality, portioning, freshness, and presentation.
• Inspect ingredients before use and promptly report quality or food-safety concerns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knife skills

Food safety

Guest service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Texas Food Handler certification

Tools

Sushi knives

Job description

Trapper’s Sushi Co. in San Antonio is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef dedicated to quality and presentation. You will work in a fast-paced, guest-facing open-kitchen setting, collaborating with front-of-house and back-of-house teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You’ll prepare sushi, maintain high standards, and train new staff as needed, while upholding core values of teamwork, respect, accountability, passion, and communication.