Sushi Assistant / Hosa

Responsibilities

• Assist head sushi chef in all preparation and service
• Produce sushi rice under itamae supervision
• Execute maki rolls and simple preparations as skills develop
• Maintain counter cleanliness and fish storage
• Learn knife skills and Japanese kitchen discipline

Requirements

• 1–2 years kitchen experience, strong desire to learn Japanese cuisine
• Excellent personal hygiene
• Patient and disciplined — sushi apprenticeship is a long path
• Reliable and punctual

Benefits

• IMSS, Aguinaldo, vacation + premium
• Staff meals, uniform

Work environment

Entry-level sushi kitchen position. Playa del Carmen's sushi scene is growing — starting as hosa here and building skills creates a clear progression path to full itamae role.

About the role

Day one of a decade. The sushi apprenticeship is one of the longest and most demanding in any kitchen tradition. Accepting the starting point — rice — without complaint is the first test of whether you belong in this profession.