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Sushi Chef

Sushi-Zen Japanese Restaurant
Arlington, VA Part Time
POSTED ON 9/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/5/2027

SUSHI CHEF

We are seeking an experienced sushi chef with 3 years’ experience to work

  • Dinner Shifts on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday

Responsibilities include:

  • Handling and filleting raw fish. Preparing and making sushi rolls.
  • Creating and plating sushi orders and coordinating with servers to ensure efficient flow of orders.
  • Greeting and interacting with customers.
  • Managing food stock and maintaining a clean and safe workspace.

Immediate opening. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & AVAILABLE FOR ALL SHIFTS.

Pay: $22-26 base pay plus server tip out.

Shifts:

  • Sunday & Monday Dinner: 2:30-8:30pm
  • Wednesday Dinner: 3:30-8:30pm
  • Friday & Saturday Dinner : 3:30-9:00pm

Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Requirements: Sushi chef must have:

  • Three years’ experience as a sushi chef
  • Good knowledge of various sushi types, nigiri, sashimi, sushi-rolling techniques, and knife skills
  • Ability to be efficient and multi-task in a fast-paced restaurant environment
  • Good communication skills and positive attitude with customers and employees
  • Self-motivation and ability to be calm under pressure
  • Punctual, organized, reliable, and flexible
  • Keeps a clean and orderly work station
  • Reliable transportation to our location required

Additional Employee Benefits:

We offer employees accident insurance with accidental death insurance benefit. Also offered is employee Telemedicine service with doctors and health professionals for a wide variety of medical and mental health conditions. Plus employee discounts and referral bonus.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

Shift:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift

Application Question(s):

  • Feel free to share anything else you'd like us to know about you.
  • REQUIRED QUESTION: Are you available for these shifts: Sunday & Monday Dinner: 2:30-8:30pm; Wednesday Dinner: 3:30-8:30pm; Friday & Saturday Dinner : 3:30-9:00pm

Experience:

  • Sushi Chef: 3 years (Required)

Language:

  • English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Arlington, VA 22207 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26

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