Sushi Chef — Guest-Facing, Fast-Paced, Growth Path

Trapper's Sushi Co.; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

DailyPay access

401(k) retirement plan

Voluntary dental and vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid sick time

Job summary

Trapper's Sushi Co. in Surprise, AZ is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef for the back-of-house open-kitchen line. You will craft rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and specialty dishes with precision and presentation that meet our high standards.

This role requires working efficiently in a fast-paced environment and sharing knowledge with teammates. You will supervise prep, maintain FIFO storage, and ensure strict sanitation while delivering engaging guest service at the sushi bar.

Qualifications

• 1–3 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and specialty dishes according to company recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain consistency in flavor, quality, portioning, freshness, and presentation.
• Inspect ingredients before use and promptly report quality or food-safety concerns.
• Properly store, label, date, and rotate ingredients following FIFO procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked sushi station throughout each shift.
• Follow all sanitation, food-handling, allergen-awareness, and workplace-safety requirements.
• Provide welcoming and knowledgeable service to guests seated at or interacting with the sushi bar.
• Answer guest questions about menu items and communicate allergy or dietary requests appropriately.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to maintain smooth service and accurate order execution.
• Monitor inventory, restock supplies, and assist with prep work and opening or closing responsibilities.
• Minimize food waste by following recipes, portion standards, and proper storage procedures.
• Support the training and development of new sushi team members as assigned.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Knife skills

Food safety

High-volume service

Attention to detail

Guest service

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Trapper's Sushi Co. in Surprise, AZ is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef for the back-of-house open-kitchen line. You will craft rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and specialty dishes with precision and presentation that meet our high standards.

This role requires working efficiently in a fast-paced environment and sharing knowledge with teammates. You will supervise prep, maintain FIFO storage, and ensure strict sanitation while delivering engaging guest service at the sushi bar.