Sushi Chef - BOH

Renton, WA, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $19.75

Benefits

Medical insurance

DailyPay access

401(k) with Company Match

Voluntary dental and vision coverage

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Paid sick leave

Employee meal discounts

Leadership development and advancement opportunities

Opportunities to grow within an expanding restaurant organization

Pathway to become a Managing Partner and pursue restaurant ownership

Job Description

Trapper's Sushi is a dynamic and growing restaurant renowned for its commitment to authentic sushi and exceptional guest experiences. Dedicated to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, this establishment prides itself on providing fresh ingredients, precise culinary techniques, and welcoming service in a vibrant, fast-paced environment. As an expanding company, Trapper's Sushi focuses on fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace where team members can grow their skills and advance their careers. The restaurant is well-established in the community and continues to make strides in culinary excellence and operational efficiency while prioritizing respect, communication, and teamwork among all staff.

The role of Sushi Chef at Trapper's Sushi is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, detail-oriented culinary professional who takes pride in their craft and aims to deliver memorable dining experiences. This position involves preparing sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and specialty dishes to company standards, ensuring consistency in flavor, presentation, and freshness. The Sushi Chef will work in an open, guest-facing setting, directly interacting with customers and coordinating closely with both the kitchen and front-of-house teams to maintain smooth operations. The candidate should be skilled with knives and other kitchen tools and have a deep understanding of food safety, sanitation, allergen awareness, and FIFO inventory management. The environment is fast-paced and high-volume, requiring the ability to balance speed, precision, and service quality consistently. Beyond food preparation, the role includes inventory management, maintaining cleanliness and organization of the sushi station, supporting new employee training, and embodying the company’s core values: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Passion, Communication, Honesty, and Kindness. This position offers $19.75 per hour plus tips, medical insurance with company contributions, a 401(k) plan with matching, and opportunities for leadership and ownership development, making it an excellent career path for growth within an expanding restaurant organization.

Job Requirements

Restaurant-based position performed in a busy kitchen and guest-facing sushi bar
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
Ability to perform repetitive chopping, cutting, rolling, plating, reaching, and grasping motions
Ability to regularly bend, reach, twist, push, and pull
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30 pounds
Ability to safely operate knives and other commercial kitchen equipment
Ability to work around varying temperatures, food allergens, raw seafood, sharp tools, wet surfaces, and moderate-to-high noise levels
Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and variable shifts based on business needs
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Qualifications

One to three years of professional sushi preparation experience
Experience preparing sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and specialty dishes
Strong knife skills and knowledge of sushi-preparation techniques
Understanding of food safety, sanitation, cross-contamination prevention, allergen awareness, and FIFO procedures
Ability to work efficiently and consistently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality presentation
Ability to provide friendly, professional service in a guest-facing environment
Positive attitude with strong teamwork and communication skills
Ability to follow recipes, portion standards, and preparation procedures
Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with the restaurant team
Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and variable shifts based on business needs
Washington State Food Worker Card required or must be obtained within 14 days of beginning work

Job Duties

Prepare sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and specialty dishes according to company recipes and presentation standards
Use knives and other kitchen equipment safely and skillfully to portion and prepare ingredients
Maintain consistency in flavor, quality, portioning, freshness, and presentation
Inspect ingredients before use and promptly report quality or food-safety concerns
Properly store, label, date, and rotate ingredients following FIFO procedures
Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked sushi station throughout each shift
Follow all sanitation, food-handling, allergen-awareness, and workplace-safety requirements
Provide welcoming and knowledgeable service to guests seated at or interacting with the sushi bar
Answer guest questions regarding menu items and communicate allergy or dietary requests appropriately
Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to maintain smooth service and accurate order execution
Monitor inventory, restock supplies, and assist with prep work and opening or closing responsibilities
Minimize food waste by following recipes, portion standards, and proper storage procedures
Support the training and development of new sushi employees as assigned
Uphold Trapper's Sushi's TRAPCHK core values: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Passion, Communication, Honesty, and Kindness
Perform other related duties and support business needs as assigned