What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sushi Chef position at Onural Group?
About Onural Group
We are a fast-growing, high-energy restaurant focused on quality, fresh ingredients, and exceptional guest experience. We’re looking for a skilled Sushi Chef who takes pride in their craft, works clean, and thrives in a team-driven kitchen.
Position Summary
The Sushi Chef is responsible for preparing high-quality sushi, rolls, and specialty items according to our standards. This includes knife handling, prepping fish, maintaining food safety, ensuring consistency, and delivering visually beautiful plates.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare carpaccio, sashimi, nigiri, rolls, and specialty dishes with precision and consistency
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized sushi station
- Ensure all seafood and produce meets quality and freshness standards
- Follow restaurant recipes, portioning, and presentation guidelines
- Properly store and rotate fish (FIFO)
- Communicate effectively with BOH team and FOH when needed
- Assist with prep work including cutting fish, making sauces, preparing rice, and setting up station
- Maintain inventory of sushi ingredients and notify management of needs
- Uphold all food safety, handling, and sanitation standards
- Provide excellent attention to detail and plating aesthetics
Qualifications
- Minimum 1–3 years experience as a Sushi Chef or sushi prep cook
- Strong knife skills and understanding of sushi preparation
- Knowledge of seafood handling, sushi rice, temperatures, and food safety
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail and plating presentation
- Reliable, punctual, and professional attitude
- Ability to lift 30–50 lbs and stand for long periods
- Experience making sauces, aiolis, and specialty items
- Ability to train junior staff
- Food Handlers or ServSafe certificate (Riverside County)
What We Offer
- Competitive pay tips
- Employee meals
- Growth opportunities
- Positive work environment
- Flexible scheduling (if applicable)