Sushi Chef

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Sushi Chef who is passionate about quality food, exceptional presentation, and memorable guest experiences. You thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment and can balance speed, quality, consistency, food safety, and guest service. You’re comfortable preparing sushi in an open, guest-facing setting and collaborating with both front-of-house and back-of-house teams. If you’re looking for a role where you can showcase your skills, develop as a leader, and grow with an expanding restaurant organization, we’d love to meet you.

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 regarding 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 employees as assigned.
• Uphold Trapper’s Sushi’s TRAPCHK core values: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Passion, Communication, Honesty, and Kindness.
• Perform other related duties and support business needs as assigned.

Requirements

• One to three years of professional sushi preparation experience is preferred.
• Experience preparing sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and specialty dishes.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of sushi-preparation 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.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion standards, and preparation procedures.
• Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with the restaurant team.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and variable shifts based on business needs.
• Texas Food Handler certification required or must be obtained within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Physical demands

• Restaurant-based position performed in a busy kitchen and guest-facing sushi bar.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to perform repetitive chopping, cutting, rolling, plating, reaching, and grasping motions.
• Ability to regularly bend, reach, twist, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate knives and other commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work around varying temperatures, food allergens, raw seafood, sharp tools, wet surfaces, and moderate-to-high noise levels.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with 80% of the employee-only premium paid by the company after 60 days, subject to qualifying hours.
• DailyPay access, allowing eligible employees to access earned wages before payday.
• 401(k) with company match after one year of service.
• Voluntary dental and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable state and local laws and company policy.
• Employee meal discounts.
• Leadership development and advancement opportunities.
• Opportunities to grow within an expanding restaurant organization.
• A pathway to become a Managing Partner and pursue restaurant ownership through our ownership program.
• A supportive, collaborative, and team-oriented workplace where your contributions matter.

Pay

$18.50 per hour plus tips.

Schedule

• Evenings, weekends, holidays, and variable shifts based on business needs.