Sushi Chef

Job overview

The Sushi Chef role is onsite in Seattle, WA, at the Southcenter Mall location. Pay is $23 per hour plus tips. Trapper’s Sushi serves sushi and specialty dishes in a guest-focused restaurant setting. The chef prepares sushi and related dishes to company standards for freshness, presentation, and consistency. The role also supports safe food handling, smooth service, guest interaction, and the development of newer sushi staff.

What you'll do

• Prepare sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and specialty dishes according to recipes and standards
• store, label, and rotate ingredients using FIFO procedures
• maintain a clean workstation and follow sanitation and food-safety requirements
• interact with guests at the sushi bar
• coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house teams
• monitor inventory, restock supplies, and assist with prep
• support training of new sushi staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sushi chef

seattle wa

trapper’s sushi

sushi preparation

nigiri

sashimi

food safety

washington food handler’s permit

$23/hr plus tips

evenings and weekends

kitchen team

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical insurance with 80% employer contribution after 60 days for qualifying hours
• 401(k) with company match after one year
• voluntary dental and vision coverage
• EAP
• paid sick leave
• employee meal discounts
• advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Washington State Food Handler’s Permit required before hire; 1–3 years of professional sushi preparation experience preferred; evening, weekend, and holiday availability required as business needs require.

About the employer

Trappers Sushi is hiring for this role. Industry: Limited-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.