Sushi Chef Assistant / Hosa

Responsibilities

• Assist head sushi chef in daily sushi counter preparation and service
• Manage shari (sushi rice) production under itamae direction
• Execute maki rolls and simple nigiri preparations as skills develop
• Maintain sushi counter cleanliness and fish storage
• Learn yanagiba knife technique under senior itamae supervision

Requirements

• 1–3 years kitchen experience with interest in Japanese cuisine
• Willingness to learn — sushi is a long apprenticeship
• Excellent personal hygiene — sushi counter work is visible and clean
• Patience and discipline

Benefits

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

Work environment

Japanese restaurant in PV. Working as assistant to an experienced itamae is the most effective training path for sushi mastery. The relationship between itamae and hosa is traditional and educational.

About the role

The apprenticeship. The classic Japanese culinary apprenticeship begins with rice. Mastering sushi rice — the vinegar ratio, the temperature, the seasoning, the texture — before anything else is the foundation. Your time starts now.