Sushi Chef — Precision, Leadership & Guest Experience

Trapper's Sushi Co.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

DailyPay

401(k)

Meal on shift

Dining discounts

Leadership development

Job summary

Trapper's Sushi Co. is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef to join our high-volume kitchen in Tukwila/South King County. You’ll craft rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and specialty dishes with precision for a guest-facing open kitchen.

Ideal candidates bring 1–3 years of sushi prep, strong knife skills, solid food-safety knowledge, and a teamwork mindset. We offer competitive pay ($23/hour + tips), healthcare, 401(k), and growth opportunities within our expanding restaurant group.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional sushi preparation experience.
• Experience preparing sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and specialty dishes.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of sushi-prep techniques.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, cross-contamination prevention, allergen awareness, and FIFO procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently and consistently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality presentation.
• Ability to provide friendly, professional service in a guest-facing environment.
• Positive attitude with strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Washington State Food Worker Card within 14 days of starting work.

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 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 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 preparation

Knife skills

Food safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Washington State Food Worker Card

Job description

Trapper's Sushi Co. is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef to join our high-volume kitchen in Tukwila/South King County. You’ll craft rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and specialty dishes with precision for a guest-facing open kitchen.

Ideal candidates bring 1–3 years of sushi prep, strong knife skills, solid food-safety knowledge, and a teamwork mindset. We offer competitive pay ($23/hour + tips), healthcare, 401(k), and growth opportunities within our expanding restaurant group.