Sushi Chef

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)