Sushi Chef

Job overview

The Sushi Chef role is onsite in Beachwood, OH, and pays $15 per hour. The position supports Benihana’s restaurant kitchen and guest dining experience. The chef prepares sushi, sashimi, and maki rolls to established standards, maintaining quality, freshness, presentation, and food safety. The role also manages mise en place and the sushi station, monitors ingredient freshness, and collaborates with kitchen and front-of-house teams during service.

What you'll do

• Prepare sushi, sashimi, and maki rolls
• apply fish-quality knowledge and proper cutting techniques
• maintain consistent cuts, portions, and plating
• follow food safety, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines
• prepare ingredients, rice, and sauces
• maintain an organized sushi station
• monitor seafood and produce inventory for freshness
• collaborate with back- and front-of-house teams
• provide recommendations to guests when appropriate.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sushi chef

sushi preparation

sashimi

maki rolls

knife skills

haccp

food safety

beachwood oh

benihana

restaurant kitchen

$15/hr

medical dental vision

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision insurance for eligible full-time restaurant employees
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• employee dining discounts or onsite meals
• employee assistance program
• commuter and dependent care benefits
• career development.

Why this role

The posting describes an interactive guest experience and lists medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, employee dining discounts, and career development opportunities.

About the employer

Benihana - Cleveland is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.