Sushi Chef II — Precision Knife Skills & Bar Leadership

Hana Brands; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Hana Brands is seeking a Sushi Chef II to lead high-quality sushi preparation and uphold food safety standards in our kiosks. You will master knife skills, rice prep, fish cutting and presentation, while training junior staff and ensuring consistent customer satisfaction.

As a seasoned sushi chef, you will manage waste, control costs, and maintain a clean work environment. You’ll work under pressure to deliver restaurant-grade dishes and engage customers with expertise and flair.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years food handling experience with either culinary degree or 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
• Valid food handler’s license, with expert knowledge of food safety regulations
• The ability to work under pressure with sound judgement
• Encompass the company mission and core values

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

Skills

Knife skills

Food safety

English communication

Pressure handling

Education

Culinary degree

Sushi rolling experience

Job description

Hana Brands is seeking a Sushi Chef II to lead high-quality sushi preparation and uphold food safety standards in our kiosks. You will master knife skills, rice prep, fish cutting and presentation, while training junior staff and ensuring consistent customer satisfaction.

As a seasoned sushi chef, you will manage waste, control costs, and maintain a clean work environment. You’ll work under pressure to deliver restaurant-grade dishes and engage customers with expertise and flair.