Overview
Sushi Chef – Omakase – Atlanta, GA – $72,000 – $82,000
An intimate, omakase-style sushi restaurant is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef to join a small, highly focused culinary team. This is a 15-seat, dinner-only concept centered on traditional edomae sushi and precise technique, not high-volume maki or roll production.
This is a strong opportunity for a chef looking to deepen their understanding of traditional edomae sushi in a refined, disciplined kitchen environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute traditional edomae nigiri with precision and consistency
- Perform Japanese fish breakdown and preparation to a high standard
- Maintain a meticulously clean and organized workstation
- Engage guests professionally in a chef’s counter setting
- Uphold the standards of a calm, focused, fine dining service
Qualifications
- 3+ years in the hospitality industry, preferably in a notable sushi or fine dining restaurant
- Strong foundation in nigiri technique and sushi fundamentals
- Japanese fish butchery experience preferred
- Fine dining and chef’s counter experience strongly preferred
- Sake knowledge is a plus but not required
Job Tenure: Permanent
