Sushi Chef - BOH

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’re someone who takes pride in your craft, works with precision, and maintains high standards even during the busiest service periods. You thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment and can balance speed, quality, consistency, food safety, and guest service.

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.
• Washington State Food Worker Card required or must be obtained within 14 days of beginning work.

Benefits

• Compensation: $19.75 per hour plus tips.
• 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 Washington state and local laws.
• 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.