Sushi Chef

Job overview

The Sushi Chef role is onsite in Chicago, IL, in the Fulton Market area, and is listed as full-time, 30–40 hours per week. Pay is $19–$25 per hour, depending on experience and skill level. OMAKAI is a traditional sushi restaurant focused on warm rice, crispy nori, and kind service. Depending on station and experience, the chef prepares and serves sashimi, rolls, plated dishes, neta, or nigiri. Across stations, the role includes preparing sushi rice, handling and storing seafood safely, maintaining station readiness, following recipes and procedures, and supporting kitchen teammates.

What you'll do

• Prepare and serve sushi items according to assigned station
• handle and store fish safely
• prepare sushi rice
• maintain station setup, labeling, cleanliness, and food storage
• follow recipes and standard operating procedures
• support inventory accuracy and train newer chefs when needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sushi chef

chicago il

omakai

full-time

fulton market

sushi

sashimi

nigiri

roll station

seafood handling

food safety

$19–$25/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 50% meal discount while working, 25% meal discount when dining as a guest, medical insurance reimbursement, free parking, flexible scheduling, and onboarding and training.

Why this role

Posting is open to multiple kitchen levels, from roll and sashimi stations through the nigiri line; starting level depends on experience, knife work, and speed.

About the employer

OMAKAI sushi Fulton LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.