Sushi Chef II

Hana Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hana Group North America seeks a Sushi Chef II to master sushi preparation, knife skills, and strict food safety. The role emphasizes high-quality ingredients, waste control, and leadership at the sushi bar to ensure smooth operations and outstanding customer service.

Requirements include at least two years in food service, excellent knife skills for sashimi and nigiri, and English communication. This position is based in the Boston area and supports Hana Group North America’s standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in the food service industry; sushi rolling experience required.
• Excellent knife skills and ability to prepare sashimi, nigiri and vegetable garnishes.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Professionalism with customers and respect for coworkers at all times.
• Valid food handler’s license and strong knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Expertly cut, slice and fillet various fish and vegetables for sushi.
• Create rolls according to guidelines provided to each kiosk.
• Inspect quality of ingredients and report any sub-standard items.
• Prepare sushi dishes following company standards for quality, portion, and presentation.
• Manage food waste and costs to support kiosk goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment to prevent contamination.
• Report equipment issues to the manager on duty; sterilize utensils before use.
• Engage with customers to ensure a positive dining experience.

Skills

People Skills

Expert Culinary Skills

Product Knowledge

Quality and Food Safety

Profit Knowledge and 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.

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

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

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 judgment
• Encompass the company mission and core values

Hana Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer