Sushi Chef - Fine Dining in Oceanfront Hawaii

Wolfgang Puck; Kihei (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with 30% company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Spago Maui, part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, seeks a seasoned Sushi Chef to join our award-winning culinary team at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. You will craft sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and rolls, while maintaining strict seafood handling, quality, and safety standards.

We value precision, creativity, and collaboration in a fast-paced luxury setting. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities to influence seasonal menus and guest

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of sushi chef experience in upscale, fine dining, luxury hotel, or high-volume restaurant environments.
• Strong knife skills and seafood fabrication experience.
• Knowledge of traditional and contemporary sushi preparation techniques.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper seafood handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present sushi, sashimi, nigiri, rolls, and specialty Japanese dishes according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, fabrication, and utilization of seafood and other ingredients.
• Maintain exceptional quality, consistency, and attention to detail during all service periods.
• Assist with daily mise en place, production planning, and station organization.
• Monitor product freshness and inventory levels while minimizing waste.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional workstation.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership and team members to ensure smooth service execution.
• Support menu development, seasonal features, and continuous culinary innovation.
• Uphold Wolfgang Puck culinary standards and guest experience expectations.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Knife skills

Food safety

Team collaboration

Fine dining experience

Education

Culinary degree or formal culinary training

Job description

Spago Maui, part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, seeks a seasoned Sushi Chef to join our award-winning culinary team at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. You will craft sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and rolls, while maintaining strict seafood handling, quality, and safety standards.

We value precision, creativity, and collaboration in a fast-paced luxury setting. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities to influence seasonal menus and guest