Sushi Chef (Day & Overnight Shifts Needed)

Orbital Kitchens

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New York, NY Until 9/27/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 30, 2025 Last posted July 29, 2026
Job description

The Sushi Chef is a self-starter and team player with leadership qualities who thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment and can handle a high volume of orders.

Requirements:

  • Ability to follow exact recipe ingredients and procedures for all items from Sushi production, including but not limited to Maki, Temaki, Nigiri, Sashimi, Poke, and Crudo.
  • Ability to perform a variety of fish fabrication techniques
  • Ability to maintain the highest standards of Food Safety and Sanitation practices with attention to detail
  • Cutting, chopping, slicing, and fileting different types of produce/proteins (especially different types of fish)

Skills, Abilities, and Experience:

  • 3+ years of work in a Sushi restaurant
  • Ability to prepare fish (fishmonger, fish butchery).
  • Previous New York restaurant experience is a plus but not mandatory.

Education/Credentials:

  • NYC Food Protection Course Certification (preferred)

Hours Needed:

  • We are looking for AM shifts: 9/10 am -6 pm
  • We are looking for PM shifts: 6 pm -2 am/ 3 am

Orbital Kitchens is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment. We are committed to an inclusive work environment and value the constant evolution of our business practices.

About this role

Summary

Prepare sushi, fish, and maintain food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Job title

Sushi Chef (Day & Overnight Shifts Needed)

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

food service

Location requirements

Must be in New York, NY; remote not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

recipe followingfish fabricationfood safetycuttingslicing

Preferred skills

NYC restaurant experienceNYC Food Protection Course Certification

Specializations

sushifish fabricationfood safetyfish preparation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

On-site City