Sushi Chef

Komegashi
Jersey City, NJ
Full-Time

Komegashi is an upscale Japanese restaurant in downtown Jersey City serving sushi, sashimi, traditional Japanese dishes, and a thoughtfully curated beverage program.

We are seeking an experienced Sushi Chef who takes pride in quality, precision, cleanliness, and teamwork. This position works under the direction of the Head Sushi Chef and Executive Chef.

• Prepare sushi, sashimi, nigiri, maki, and other menu items according to restaurant standards

• Break down, clean, portion, and properly store fish and seafood

• Prepare and maintain sushi rice with consistent seasoning, texture, and temperature

• Inspect seafood and ingredients for freshness and quality

• Maintain proper mise en place before and throughout service

• Execute orders accurately and efficiently during high-volume service

• Follow established recipes, portions, plating, and presentation standards

• Communicate clearly with the Head Sushi Chef, kitchen team, servers, and food runners

• Monitor inventory and communicate low-stock or quality concerns to kitchen leadership

• Follow proper labeling, dating, rotation, storage, and waste-control procedures

• Maintain clean and sanitary knives, cutting boards, equipment, and workstations

• Complete assigned opening, closing, and side-work responsibilities

• Follow all food-safety, sanitation, and raw-seafood handling requirements

• Assist with receiving, prep, cleaning, and other kitchen duties as needed

• Treat all employees with professionalism and respect

• At least 2 years of professional sushi-chef experience preferred

• Strong knife skills and experience handling raw fish

• Knowledge of sushi rice, nigiri, sashimi, maki, and Japanese ingredients

• Understanding of proper seafood storage, sanitation, and temperature control

• Ability to maintain consistency and attention to detail during busy service

• Clean, organized, dependable, and punctual

• Able to take direction and work collaboratively with the kitchen team

• Comfortable working in a structured kitchen hierarchy

• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

• New Jersey Food Handler certification preferred or willingness to obtain one

• Japanese-language ability is welcomed but not required

• Ability to stand for extended periods

• Ability to work safely with sharp knives and kitchen equipment

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds

• Ability to work in refrigerated, hot, and fast-paced kitchen environments

• Competitive hourly compensation

• Employee meals during scheduled shifts

• Employee dining discount

• Paid sick leave in accordance with New Jersey law

• Training and professional-development opportunities

• Opportunity for advancement as the restaurant grows

Full-time availability is preferred. Candidates must be available for a combination of daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Please submit your resume along with a brief description of your sushi experience and current availability.

Komegashi Too is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs.