Sushi Chef

Job overview

The Sushi Chef role is onsite in Denver, CO, with pay of $20–$23 per hour; the posting identifies it as a tipped position. Kona Grill’s kitchen team prepares sushi and sashimi to support the restaurant’s dining experience. The chef prepares sushi dishes with attention to quality, consistency, presentation, and food safety. The role contributes to guest satisfaction through fresh, well-executed dishes and coordination with front- and back-of-house teams.

What you'll do

• Prepare sushi, sashimi, and maki rolls to restaurant standards
• apply proper fish selection and cutting techniques
• maintain consistent cuts, portions, and plating
• follow food safety, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines for raw fish
• prepare ingredients, rice, and sauces
• maintain an organized sushi station
• monitor seafood and produce inventory
• collaborate with kitchen 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

japanese techniques

knife skills

food safety

haccp

restaurant kitchen

denver co

kona grill

$20–$23 per hour

tipped position

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, accident and critical illness coverage, 401(k), employee dining discounts or complimentary meals, employee assistance program, commuter and dependent care benefits, and growth opportunities.

Why this role

Tipped position; requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays and experience with sushi preparation and traditional Japanese techniques.

About the employer

Kona Grill - Denver is hiring for this role. Industry: Limited-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.