Are you a skillful, professional, and dedicated sushi chef looking for a positive, welcoming, and fast-paced work environment? Do you want highly competitive pay and benefits, a steady schedule, and teammates and chefs who have your back? Are you looking for a workplace where you can grow and thrive? Then a Sushi Chef role at Lobster Place Seafood Hall is a great opportunity for you.

About Us:

• We are a unique, beloved operation that includes the Michelin-acclaimed Cull & Pistol Oyster Bar and the one-of-a-kind Lobster Place Seafood Hall, all under one roof.
• Our seafood-focused menu, high-quality sushi, and human-centered hospitality helps make us the most visited food destination in Chelsea Market.
• We’ve been taking care of our guests and each other since 1974 – and we’re proud of a culture that emphasizes both excellence and compassion.

Pay & Benefits:

• Sushi Chef - Rate- $20.00/hr plus up to $10/hr in Tips
• Paid breaks
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance benefits.
• Company paid life insurance.
• 401K plan w/ company match.
• 2 weeks of Paid Time Off.
• Employee Discounts
• Commuter Benefits.
• Referral Program- $600 Bonus if you refer a successful hire.
• Employee Assistance Program to help promote well-being and enhance quality of life for you and your family.
• Opportunities for advancement

About You:

• You take pride in making great sushi as a Sushi Chef
• As a Sushi Chef, you enjoy interacting with guests and making them feel welcome.
• You value a workplace where you look out for your co-workers, and they look out for you.
• You want to learn and grow while balancing your personal life with a good-paying job as sushi chef

Responsibilities:

• Makes sushi boxes.
• Setup and breakdown of the sushi bar area.
• Maintains a clean and organized workstation
• Prepares ingredients for the sushi bar including breaking down and portioning of tuna loins, Hamachi loins and salmon.
• Makes all cuts of fish loin and fillets which are used in sushi making.
• Assists the executive sushi chef as directed.
• Reads tickets and prepares customer orders.
• Presents and plates excellent food for service.
• Stores and keeps track of sushi inventory items.
• Cleans and sanitizes work area.
• Interacts with guests in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with all co-workers.
• Follows work schedule.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years experience in a sushi bar environment as a Sushi Chef.
• Excellent knife skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, learn quickly and show initiative.
• Good time management and communication skills.
• Understanding of NYC health department codes.
• Willing to learn and retain knowledge from Chef
• Willing to work nights and weekends..

The Lobster Place is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is determined based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.