Sushi Sous Chef

Scratch Restaurants

$80K — $90K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of kitchen experience in fine dining or high-standard kitchens preferred
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • High personal and professional standards
  • Ability to work clean, organized, and efficiently
  • Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
  • Current ServSafe Food Handler certification or ability to obtain before starting
  • Reliable, punctual, and consistent in prep and service
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow systems

Responsibilities

  • Execute recipes and techniques accurately
  • Assist in ordering, inventory, and product receiving
  • Learn and uphold SBS standards and systems
  • Support daily service with focus and professionalism, taking on a leadership role for the Head Chef
  • Maintain cleanliness and quality in prep work
  • Produce sushi rice, sauces, and manage fish storage and rotation
  • Bring a positive attitude and respect for hospitality

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness resources
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
Full Job Description
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness resources
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance


THE ROLE

You'll be responsible for:
• Executing recipes and techniques accurately
• Assisting in ordering, inventory, receiving product
• Learning and upholding SBS standards and systems
• Supporting daily service with focus and professionalism, filling in the leadership role for the Head Chef
• Working clean, orderly prep and maintaining quality
• Sushi rice production, sauces, fish storage, and rotation
• Bringing a positive attitude and respect for hospitality

Non-Negotiables
• 2+ years of kitchen experience (fine dining or high-standard kitchens preferred)
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• High personal and professional standards
• Ability to work clean, organized, and efficiently
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Current ServSafe Food Handler or ability to obtain before starting
• Reliability, punctuality, and consistency in prep + service
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow systems
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment

The Extras We Appreciate
• Experience in Michelin-level or similar kitchens
• Strong sushi fundamentals or Japanese cuisine background
• Jedi-level time management and station organization
• Curiosity about technique, ingredients, and craft
• Interest in mentoring or being a supportive teammate
• Comfort adapting to structured systems and evolving standards
• Familiarity with hospitality-driven service cadence
• Desire to contribute creatively as you grow

On top of that

Full Benefit Package offered with Supplemental Insurance
401K w/ matching

Range of Pay
$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 annually

Compensation: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

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