Benefits:- tip
- Bonus based on performance
- Free food & snacks
- Opportunity for advancement
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
Experienced Sushi Chef | $18–$25/hr + Tips | Full-Time
Ponzu Sushi is hiring an experienced Sushi Chef for our busy downtown Palm Springs location.
This is a full-time, guest-facing sushi bar position for someone with strong knife skills, professional sushi experience, and the ability to maintain quality and consistency during high-volume service.
We are looking for a dependable sushi professional who works clean, communicates well, and takes pride in every plate. The right candidate will be comfortable preparing fish, managing multiple tickets, working directly in front of guests, and contributing positively to the entire restaurant team.
Responsibilities
- Prepare sushi, sashimi, nigiri, rolls, and other menu items according to established specifications
- Fabricate and portion fish accurately while maintaining quality and controlling waste
- Maintain proper handling, storage, labeling, and rotation of seafood and other ingredients
- Set up and maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked sushi station
- Execute orders accurately and efficiently during high-volume service
- Maintain consistent portions, presentation, and food quality
- Prepare food in front of guests while providing professional and welcoming service
- Communicate clearly with sushi chefs, hot-kitchen cooks, management, and the FOH team
- Assist with daily prep, product organization, and inventory awareness
- Follow all food-safety, sanitation, and health-department requirements
- Complete opening and closing responsibilities thoroughly
- Help train and develop less-experienced team members when needed
What We’re Looking For
- Previous professional sushi-chef experience
- Strong knife skills and experience fabricating raw fish
- Working knowledge of sushi, sashimi, nigiri, rolls, and Japanese ingredients
- Ability to execute cleanly and consistently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to portioning, presentation, sanitation, and product quality
- Comfortable interacting with guests while maintaining focus during service
- Dependable attendance and punctuality
- Professional communication and a team-first attitude
- Ability to follow established recipes, systems, and presentation standards
- Evening, weekend, and holiday availability
Pay and Schedule
- $18–$25 per hour, depending on experience
- Tips in addition to hourly pay
- Full-time position, approximately 40 hours per week
- Opportunities for overtime during peak season
- Evening, weekend, and holiday availability required
- Specific schedule discussed during the interview
Growth Opportunities
Ponzu is part of a growing restaurant group with additional locations in development. Strong team members will have opportunities to take on greater responsibility, assist with training and restaurant openings, and advance into leadership positions as the company grows.
Requirements
- Professional sushi experience required
- Riverside County Food Handler Certificate required before starting
- ServSafe certification preferred
- Must be able to perform the physical duties of a professional sushi-kitchen position
To Apply
Please submit a resume or a brief summary of your sushi experience. Include the restaurants where you have worked, your fish-fabrication experience, your current availability, and the best phone number to reach you.