Sushi Chef - Open-Kitchen Expert with Growth Path

Trapper's Sushi Co.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

DailyPay access

401(k) retirement plan

Meal on shift

Dining discount

Leadership development

Advancement opportunities

Ownership program

Job summary

Trapper's Sushi Co. in San Antonio, TX is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef for our open sushi bar. You will prep rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and specialty dishes, maintaining high standards, flavor, and presentation while ensuring food safety.

You will collaborate with front-of-house and back-of-house teams, train newer staff, and uphold our TRAPCHK values. Evening/weekend availability required. Relocation not offered.

Qualifications

• One to three years of professional sushi-preparation experience preferred.
• Experience preparing sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and specialty dishes preferred.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of sushi-preparation techniques.
• Understanding of food-safety, sanitation, allergen-awareness, and proper food-storage practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and specialty dishes according to company recipes and presentation standards.
• Use knives and other kitchen equipment safely and skillfully to portion and prepare ingredients.
• Maintain consistency in flavor, quality, portioning, freshness, and presentation.
• Inspect ingredients before use and promptly report quality or food-safety concerns.
• Properly store, label, date, and rotate ingredients following FIFO procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked sushi station throughout each shift.
• Follow all sanitation, food-handling, allergen-awareness, and workplace-safety requirements.
• Provide welcoming and knowledgeable service to guests seated at or interacting with the sushi bar.
• Answer guest questions about menu items and communicate allergy or dietary requests appropriately.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to maintain smooth service and accurate order execution.
• Monitor inventory, restock supplies, and assist with prep work and opening or closing responsibilities.
• Minimize food waste by following recipes, portion standards, and proper storage procedures.
• Support the training and development of new sushi team members as assigned.

Skills

Sushi prep

Knife skills

Food safety

Guest service

Teamwork

Job description

Trapper's Sushi Co. in San Antonio, TX is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef for our open sushi bar. You will prep rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and specialty dishes, maintaining high standards, flavor, and presentation while ensuring food safety.

You will collaborate with front-of-house and back-of-house teams, train newer staff, and uphold our TRAPCHK values. Evening/weekend availability required. Relocation not offered.