Sushi Chef - JOEY Dallas

JOEY Restaurants; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Medical, dental, vision, and life

Discounted employee shift meals

10% discount for self and guests

Referral bonus program

Sales competitions and rewards

Job summary

JOEY Restaurants in Dallas, TX is seeking a sushi-focused line cook to produce all sushi items with precision in a fast-paced kitchen. You will work under time constraints to deliver consistent, world-class dishes that align with JOEY’s standards.

The role requires 1–3+ years of culinary experience, passion for hospitality, and ability to stand and lift up to 50 lbs. Benefits include health coverage and employee meals, with a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of culinary experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Must have or be able to obtain valid local/state Food Handler permits.
• Demonstrated passion for hospitality and world-class guest experiences.
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all sushi menu items with precision following JOEY recipes.
• Use various prep and cooking methods to ensure quick, accurate dish production.
• Keep prep and cooking areas clean, sanitary, and safe.
• Clean, organize, and maintain refrigerators, ovens, and storage areas.
• Complete assigned side work and closing duties; stock and organize line stations.
• Follow safety guidelines for equipment use and report issues to leadership.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food Handler permit

Hospitality mindset

Fast-paced environment

Physical stamina

Job description

This is about YOU. Your passion, purpose, and potential.When you join the JOEY team, you can expect a warm,inclusiveandcreativeenvironment.We are committed to training, educating, and empowering ourpeople, andwe live by our culture of People Development.JOEY Restaurants is all about opportunity and oursuccess is directly attributable to our exceptional, team-oriented, and performance-driven partners (employees).

Oursushichefs are a keycomponentto our success.They are detail-orientedandhave a passion for creating iconic culinary experiences through a consistent and world-class product. In this role, you will produce all sushi menu items while rolling under the pressure of a demanding and fast-paced environment.

Duties

• Prep all ingredients and food products to fulfill prep lists, par levels, and recipe standards.
• Utilize various prep and cooking methods to ensure the quick, precise creation of our menu itemsin accordance withJOEY recipes. Wash, chop, cut, grill, roast, sauté, fry, etc. Coordinate with other stations as needed.
• Maintainprep and cooking areas ina clean,sanitary,and safe manner.
• Clean, organize, andmaintainrefrigerators, cooler drawers, ovens,prepand dry storage areas, etc.
• Complete assigned side work and closing duties to set your team up for success. Stock, clean, and organize line stations.
• Follow all instructions and guidelines for safe usage of kitchen equipment and cleaning compounds. Report equipment problems and maintenance issues to leadershipimmediately.
• Follow all food service and handling safety precautions and procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of culinary experience(If you have high potential but less experience, we still want to meet you!).
• Must have or be able to obtain valid local and/or state Food Handler permits.
• Possess a passion for hospitality and a proventrack recordof creating world-class hospitality experiences.
• Thrive in adynamic,fast-paced work environment.
• Be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; frequent bending, reaching, and stretching; repetitive manual tasks; and lift and carry up to 50lbs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Successful employees at JOEY are genuine, warm, and caring.
• They value honesty and conduct themselves with integrity.
• They are comfortable providing and receiving feedback to achieve personal growth and performance excellence.
• They are natural problem solvers with an insatiable desire to positivelyimpactindividual and team execution.
• They are passionate about quality and professionalism.
• Theypossessexceptional relationship building and communication skills.
• They encourage healthy and supportive competition within their team.
• They exude confidence, humility, and respect.
• They take pride in presenting a professional appearance and demeanor.

Benefits

• Career development, education, and growth opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, medical reimbursement plan, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for benefit-eligible partners.
• Discounted employee shift meals.
• 10% discount for self and guests on all food and beverages when visiting any JOEY location.
• Referral bonus program.
• Sales competitions and rewards.

Join our team!

Ifyou'relooking for a place to meet your potential,we'dlike to meet you. Roll up your sleeves... YOUR journey starts here.

About JOEY Restaurants

The JOEY Restaurant Group exists to deliver the ultimate dining experience. Our handcrafted, locally, and globally inspired menu offerings are created by award-winning chefs and presented by world-class hospitality leaders in modern, warm, and lively environments. JOEY Restaurants has been family-owned andoperatedsince 1992 and has grown into an iconic multi-concept brand throughout North America, with continued growth and expansion planned into 2030.

JOEY Restaurants is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

We arecommitted to offering reasonableaccommodationsto qualified job applicants.

“Genuine Warmth and Care is always on the table.”
The JOEY Restaurant Group is an equal employment opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.