Sushi Sous Chef

Hiroki-San | Detroit, MI

Hiroki-San is seeking a skilled and passionate Sushi Sous Chef to join our culinary team in Detroit. This role is ideal for someone with strong sushi experience, excellent knife skills, and a deep appreciation for quality ingredients, precision, and hospitality. The Sushi Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership team to execute a high-level guest experience while supporting daily kitchen operations and mentoring the sushi team.

About Hiroki-San

Hiroki-San is a Japanese-inspired dining experience rooted in precision, hospitality, and thoughtful design. Focused on exceptional ingredients and elevated execution, the restaurant blends traditional technique with a modern approach to dining and service.

About Method Co.

Method Co. is a boutique hospitality company that develops, designs, and operates a portfolio of hotels, restaurants, and apartment-style accommodations across the country. With a focus on culturally relevant and design-driven experiences, Method Co. creates spaces that blend thoughtful service, elevated design, and a deep sense of place.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute sushi, sashimi, nigiri, rolls, and specialty dishes with consistency and precision


• Maintain high standards for fish butchery, knife work, rice preparation, and product handling


• Assist with ordering, inventory management, and daily prep organization


• Support training and development of sushi cooks and kitchen team members


• Ensure all food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards are consistently upheld


• Collaborate with culinary leadership on menu development, seasonal features, and service improvements


• Help oversee daily kitchen operations and maintain strong communication between front and back of house teams


• Maintain consistency, organization, and urgency during high-volume service periods


• Support a positive, respectful, and team-oriented kitchen culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sushi experience in a high-quality restaurant environment


• Prior leadership or sous chef experience preferred


• Strong knife skills and knowledge of fish fabrication and sushi techniques


• Understanding of Japanese ingredients, preparation methods, and presentation standards


• Ability to work cleanly, efficiently, and calmly in a fast-paced environment


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality


• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays


• Passion for hospitality, teamwork, and continuous growth

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation


• Opportunities for growth within Method Co.’s expanding portfolio


• Medical, dental, and vision benefits


• Paid time off


• Employee dining discounts


• A collaborative and design-driven work environment