Sushi Kitchen Lead: Craft, Quality, Speed

Jamul Casino; Jamul (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Jamul Casino in Jamul, CA seeks an experienced sushi chef to prepare, season, and roll sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and specialty rolls to exacting standards. You will maintain seafood quality, train on knife skills and presentation, and support culinary leadership during high-volume services while adhering to health and safety regulations.

The role requires a culinary degree or equivalent, hands-on sushi expertise, and a commitment to consistent, pristine plating in a fast-paced casino kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing sushi, sashimi, and specialty rolls.
• Strong knife skills and seafood handling knowledge.
• Food safety and sanitation adherence in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and roll sushi, sashimi, nigiri, specialty rolls per recipes and standards.
• Maintain seafood handling, freshness, quality, and sanitation procedures.
• Demonstrate advanced knife skills including fish fabrication and maintenance.
• Prepare sushi rice, sauces, garnishes; ensure consistency and quality.
• Support culinary leadership with quality control and station standards.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Knife skills

Food safety

High-volume kitchen

English literacy

Education

Culinary degree or assoc.

Job description

Jamul Casino in Jamul, CA seeks an experienced sushi chef to prepare, season, and roll sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and specialty rolls to exacting standards. You will maintain seafood quality, train on knife skills and presentation, and support culinary leadership during high-volume services while adhering to health and safety regulations.

The role requires a culinary degree or equivalent, hands-on sushi expertise, and a commitment to consistent, pristine plating in a fast-paced casino kitchen.