Sushi Sous Chef: Creative Lead for Seasonal Menus

Onni Group of Companies; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO policy

401(k) match

Referral program

Education allowance

Housing discount after 1 year

Job summary

Onni Group of Companies seeks a Sushi Sous Chef to oversee daily sushi kitchen operations, driving high-quality preparation, presentation, and guest experience. You will plan production, develop menus, control costs, and lead a team of sushi line staff with a focus on safety and innovation.

The role partners with the Executive Chef to craft seasonal concepts and ensure top-tier service in a vibrant Seattle setting.

Qualifications

• Passion for sushi and Japanese cuisine; commitment to quality and guest satisfaction.
• Formal sushi-focused culinary training; certifications such as Food Safe and HACCP preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a comparable sushi kitchen station.
• Proficiency across sushi stations: fish prep, rice, nigiri, maki, garnishes, sauce prep.
• Strong Japanese knife skills, knife safety, and fish handling techniques.
• Knowledge of fish selection, freshness indicators, storage, and HACCP practices.
• Basic business math and cost control awareness.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with inventory/ordering systems.
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining high presentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily sushi operations and production flow.
• Train and supervise sushi line staff and ensure quality.
• Lead and mentor sushi cooks; maintain high standards.
• Collaborate with service staff and other departments.
• Implement training programs and monitor skills growth.
• Maintain pristine demonstration area and presentation quality.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and knife handling policies.

Skills

Enforce sushi kitchen standards

Supervise sushi line production andPl1

Lead sushi cooks and prep staff

Foster team cohesion

Collaborate with service staff

Training programs

Attention to detail, speed, accuracy

Quality and presentation

Manage workflow to production

Seafood handling

Sushi equipment operation

Refine recipes and seasonal specials

Independent work with kitchenIntegrity

Multilingual abilities

Advanced sushi techniques

First Aid certification

Education

Formal sushi-focused culinary training

Food Safe / HACCP certification

Job description

Onni Group of Companies seeks a Sushi Sous Chef to oversee daily sushi kitchen operations, driving high-quality preparation, presentation, and guest experience. You will plan production, develop menus, control costs, and lead a team of sushi line staff with a focus on safety and innovation.

The role partners with the Executive Chef to craft seasonal concepts and ensure top-tier service in a vibrant Seattle setting.