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Omakase Sushi Chef
WAKUDA
Omakase Sushi Chef
WAKUDA
Full Time
6
Years
Experience
Competitive salary
Omakase Sushi Chef
WAKUDA
Full Time
6
Years
Experience
Competitive salary
Skills
Fine Dining Experience
Safe Food Handling
Knife Skills
Kitchen Safety
Food Safety
Fish Cutting Experience
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Description
Omakase
Sushi Chef
Position Summary
Primary Responsibilities
WAKUDA is a modern luxury
dining concept created by world‑renowned
two‑Michelin‑starred Chef Tetsuya Wakuda, in
partnership with 50 Eggs Hospitality Group. Blending centuries‑old Japanese technique with
contemporary creativity, WAKUDA delivers an immersive, refined dining
experience inspired by Tokyo’s Golden Gai district and rooted in the philosophy
of omotenashi.
The Omakase Sushi Chef is a
highly skilled culinary professional responsible for executing an elevated,
chef‑driven
omakase experience with precision, artistry, and discipline. This role requires
mastery of Edomae sushi techniques, advanced knife skills, fish butchery, rice
preparation, and refined guest interaction at the sushi counter.
Primary Responsibilities
Sushi & Omakase Execution
- Execute daily omakase menus with consistency and elegance
- Prepare nigiri, sashimi, and composed courses to Michelin‑aligned standards
- Maintain precise rice temperature, seasoning balance, and texture
- Control pacing and progression of the omakase experience
- Break down whole fish with respect for yield and integrity
- Properly age, cure, store, and label seafood
- Maintain strict freshness, rotation, and storage standards
- Collaborate on seasonal and premium seafood sourcing
- Engage guests confidently and professionally at the sushi counter
- Communicate menu progression, ingredients, and technique
- Deliver a refined, personalized experience rooted in omotenashi
- Maintain immaculate counter and prep areas
- Uphold HACCP, food safety, and sanitation protocols
- Ensure mise en place readiness and station organization
- Collaborate seamlessly with sushi team, BOH, and FOH
- Respect hierarchy, technique, and Japanese culinary tradition
- Serve as a role model for discipline and professionalism
Required:
- 5+ years of professional sushi experience with omakase service
- Expert knife skills and fish butchery
- Advanced rice preparation and seasoning control
- Luxury or high‑end Japanese dining experience
- Strong guest‑facing communication skills
- Food Handler certification required
Preferred:
- Michelin‑rated or internationally recognized Japanese restaurant experience
- Edomae‑style curing and aging techniques
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Calm, disciplined, and focused under pressure
- Deep respect for Japanese culinary craft
- Commitment to continuous improvement
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Repetitive knife work with precision
- Ability to lift up to 40–50 lbs
- Nights, weekends, and holiday availability
As an Omakase Sushi Chef at WAKUDA, you will craft intimate, chef‑driven dining experiences using premium ingredients within one of the world’s most influential modern Japanese dining brands.
Omakase
Sushi Chef
Position Summary
Primary Responsibilities
WAKUDA is a modern luxury
dining concept created by world‑renowned
two‑Michelin‑starred Chef Tetsuya Wakuda, in
partnership with 50 Eggs Hospitality Group. Blending centuries‑old Japanese technique with
contemporary creativity, WAKUDA delivers an immersive, refined dining
experience inspired by Tokyo’s Golden Gai district and rooted in the philosophy
of omotenashi.
The Omakase Sushi Chef is a
highly skilled culinary professional responsible for executing an elevated,
chef‑driven
omakase experience with precision, artistry, and discipline. This role requires
mastery of Edomae sushi techniques, advanced knife skills, fish butchery, rice
preparation, and refined guest interaction at the sushi counter.
Primary Responsibilities
Sushi & Omakase Execution
- Execute daily omakase menus with consistency and elegance
- Prepare nigiri, sashimi, and composed courses to Michelin‑aligned standards
- Maintain precise rice temperature, seasoning balance, and texture
- Control pacing and progression of the omakase experience
- Break down whole fish with respect for yield and integrity
- Properly age, cure, store, and label seafood
- Maintain strict freshness, rotation, and storage standards
- Collaborate on seasonal and premium seafood sourcing
- Engage guests confidently and professionally at the sushi counter
- Communicate menu progression, ingredients, and technique
- Deliver a refined, personalized experience rooted in omotenashi
- Maintain immaculate counter and prep areas
- Uphold HACCP, food safety, and sanitation protocols
- Ensure mise en place readiness and station organization
- Collaborate seamlessly with sushi team, BOH, and FOH
- Respect hierarchy, technique, and Japanese culinary tradition
- Serve as a role model for discipline and professionalism
Required:
- 5+ years of professional sushi experience with omakase service
- Expert knife skills and fish butchery
- Advanced rice preparation and seasoning control
- Luxury or high‑end Japanese dining experience
- Strong guest‑facing communication skills
- Food Handler certification required
Preferred:
- Michelin‑rated or internationally recognized Japanese restaurant experience
- Edomae‑style curing and aging techniques
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Calm, disciplined, and focused under pressure
- Deep respect for Japanese culinary craft
- Commitment to continuous improvement
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Repetitive knife work with precision
- Ability to lift up to 40–50 lbs
- Nights, weekends, and holiday availability
As an Omakase Sushi Chef at WAKUDA, you will craft intimate, chef‑driven dining experiences using premium ingredients within one of the world’s most influential modern Japanese dining brands.
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Omakase Sushi Chef
Full Time
6
Years
Experience
Competitive salary
Skills
Fine Dining Experience
Safe Food Handling
Knife Skills
Kitchen Safety
Food Safety
Fish Cutting Experience
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