Sushi Chef II

Hana Brands; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hana Brands in the United States is seeking a Sushi Chef II with expert knife skills and deep sushi knowledge to join our kitchen team. You will craft traditional rolls, rice, and fish preparations while upholding safety standards and portion control.

The role emphasizes high-quality service, waste minimization, and leadership at the bar during peak hours. The ideal candidate has at least two years in food service, strong English communication, and a valid food handler’s license.

Qualifications

• Proven professional kitchen experience in a high-volume setting.
• Strong knife handling and sushi prep skills are required.
• Ability to communicate in English clearly and professionally.
• Understanding of food safety regulations and practices.

Responsibilities

• Expert in cutting, slicing and filleting fish and vegetables.
• Prepare sushi dishes according to company guidelines on quality and presentation.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment and minimize waste and costs.
• Lead by example at the sushi bar with preparation and customer service.
• Greet customers and ensure high-quality service during shifts.
• Report equipment issues to the manager and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

People Skills

Culinary Skills

Product Knowledge

Quality & Food Safety

Waste Control

Job description

Description

The Sushi Chef II position is a highly trained and experienced role in our organization. Identified as an expert in the art of sushi, you will be a master of knife skills, fundamentals of rolling sushi and food safety. The Sushi Chef II’s responsibilities include preparing traditional Japanese sushi rice, chopping, slicing and filleting various kinds of fish and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

To be successful as a Sushi Chef II, you should ensure that all ingredients used in dishes are of the highest quality. You will minimize waste and costs through proper utilization of resources and handling of food and equipment. Ultimately, an exceptional sushi chef should work well under pressure and maintain restaurant quality standards during assigned work hours. You will lead by example at the sushi bar ensuring necessary preparation, smooth operations and excellent customer service, engaging the customer.

This job posting describes the general duties and responsibilities for the position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Key Competencies:

People Skills, Expert Culinary Skills, Product Knowledge, Quality and Food Safety, Profit Knowledge and Waste Control

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Expert in cutting, slicing and filleting different types of fish and vegetables
• Adhering to training guide/manual specs, creating rolls based upon guidelines provided to each kiosk
• Inspecting the quality of fruits, vegetables, and fish used to prepare sushi dishes and informing the STL when quality is sub-standard
• Preparing various types of sushi dishes according to established company guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation and food safety
• Expert understanding of food waste and costs and how it impacts the goals of the kiosk
• Creating an expectation for a clean work environment in order to prevent food contamination
• Reporting any problems with kitchen equipment to the manager on duty
• Sterilizing all utensils, instruments, and equipment used in sushi preparation before every use
• Greeting and communicating with customers to ensure that they feel valued as our customer

Requirements

• Minimum of two years in the food service industry; sushi rolling experience required
• Excellent knife skills - experienced in cutting large fish for sashimi & nigiri and prepping vegetables for common sushi rolls & garnish
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Demonstrated professionalism in front of the customers and respect for co-workers and workplace at all times
• Valid food handler’s license, with expert knowledge of food safety regulations
• The ability to stand for long periods of time
• The ability to work under pressure with sound judgement
• Encompass the company mission and core values

Hana Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer