Sushi Chef II: Master Knife Skills & Quality Prep

Hana Brands; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hana Brands seeks a skilled Sushi Chef II to lead the sushi bar with expert knife skills, rice preparation, and precise fish cuts. You will uphold food safety standards and maintain high-quality service in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes resourceful waste control, consistency in presentation, and customer engagement, with responsibility for training junior staff and ensuring a clean, safe work environment. English communication and food handler certification are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of food handling experience with either a culinary degree or sushi rolling experience
• Excellent knife skills for sashimi, nigiri, and vegetable prep
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Professionalism with customers and coworkers, and respect for workplace
• Valid food handler's license and knowledge of food safety regulations
• Ability to work under pressure with sound judgment
• Aligns with company mission and core values

Responsibilities

• Expert in cutting, slicing and filleting different types of fish and vegetables
• Adhere to training guides and create rolls per kiosk guidelines
• Inspect quality of ingredients and inform supervisor when quality is sub-standard
• Prepare various sushi dishes according to quality, portion size, presentation and food safety
• Understand food waste and costs and their impact on kiosk goals
• Maintain a clean work environment to prevent contamination
• Report equipment problems to the on-duty manager
• Sterilize utensils and equipment before use
• Greet and communicate with customers to ensure they feel valued as customers

Skills

People Skills

Expert Culinary Skills

Product Knowledge

Quality and Food Safety

Profit Knowledge and Waste Control

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Hana Brands seeks a skilled Sushi Chef II to lead the sushi bar with expert knife skills, rice preparation, and precise fish cuts. You will uphold food safety standards and maintain high-quality service in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes resourceful waste control, consistency in presentation, and customer engagement, with responsibility for training junior staff and ensuring a clean, safe work environment. English communication and food handler certification are required.