Sushi Cook: Elevate High-Volume Hotel Banquets

Hyatt Regency; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Referral bonuses

Free & discounted room nights

Paid time off

Healthcare FSA

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance program

Retail discounts

Job summary

Hyatt Regency New Orleans seeks an experienced Sushi Cook to prepare and present high-quality sushi, sashimi, and rolls for restaurant service and large banquets. You will contribute to exceptional guest experiences while upholding Hyatt standards in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

The role supports the culinary team in delivering consistent, safe, and visually appealing sushi offerings for events and in-house dining, with collaboration across kitchen sections and front-of-house staff.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of professional sushi cooking experience.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of sushi techniques.
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant or hotel kitchen.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper seafood handling.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining quality.
• Team-focused attitude with strong communication skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi, sashimi, rolls, and related items per recipes and standards.
• Ensure food quality, freshness, and presentation meet Hyatt expectations.
• Safely handle and store seafood following food safety guidelines.
• Set up and maintain sushi station cleanliness and organization.
• Maintain knife care and workstation sanitation.
• Communicate with kitchen leadership and front-of-house teams.
• Assist with inventory, prep work, and restocking as needed.
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Support a collaborative, team-oriented kitchen environment.

Skills

Sushi cooking

Knife skills

High-volume kitchen

Team communication

Food safety knowledge

Flexible schedule

Job description

Hyatt Regency New Orleans seeks an experienced Sushi Cook to prepare and present high-quality sushi, sashimi, and rolls for restaurant service and large banquets. You will contribute to exceptional guest experiences while upholding Hyatt standards in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

The role supports the culinary team in delivering consistent, safe, and visually appealing sushi offerings for events and in-house dining, with collaboration across kitchen sections and front-of-house staff.