Sushi Chef

Sushi Chef — PrimeFish Cellar

Role Summary

PrimeFish Cellar is seeking a sushi chef who combines precise technique with ingredient-driven creativity. You'll handle whole-fish breakdown, nigiri and maki production, while collaborating with our serving staff to provide delightful guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily sushi prep and service: rice cooking and seasoning, fish butchery, maki/uramaki, nigiri, sashimi, all at high standards.
• Maintain product quality: monitor fish condition, moisture, temperature, marinades, and garnishes.
• Uphold food safety: strict station sanitation, cross-contamination control, FIFO rotation.
• Control yield and waste: accurate trimming, portioning, and inventory counts.
• Service readiness: organize equipment, sharpen and maintain knives and smallwares, keep the sushi station clean, labeled, and fully stocked.
• Admin basics: receive and store seafood to spec, verify invoices, help with inventory, and communicate low-stock or quality issues promptly.

Qualifications

• Professional(2+ yrs) sushi experience required in fine-casual or upscale settings.Strong knife skills and accuracy in nigiri shaping, fish breakdown, and portioning.
• Mastery of rice fundamentals: washing, soaking, cooking, seasoning, and service-time holding.
• Working knowledge of Edomae techniques such as curing, marinating, light aging, and umami development.
• Food safety proficiency; ServSafe or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Collaboration mindset and calm, clean, organized station habits in a fast-paced service.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs. Punctual, reliable, team-oriented.

Benefits

• Competitive salary; opportunity for performance-based increases.
• Work with premium product in a growth-minded, high-standards environment.
• Ongoing development through tastings, vendor sessions, and seasonal R&D.

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person