Sushi Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for exceptional Sushi Chefs at Sticks‘n’Sushi!
Full-time role, £13-£18 per hour inclusive of tronc (every penny of the service charge is shared between the team in the restaurant)
Sticks'n'Sushi is an awesome restaurant for those who love sushi, yakitori and everything in between! We serve high quality fresh fish, as well as chicken, pork, beef and excellent vegetarian dishes.
We take great pride in being a responsible company that prioritises decency and excellent working conditions – that almost goes without saying. Read more here about our sustainability and CSR initiatives.
So, what are the benefits of working at Sticks'n'Sushi?
We care greatly about looking after you and work hard to make life at Sticks'n'Sushi the best it can be. This is a place where you can learn, grow and develop skills that will stand you in good stead for a lifetime.
Some of the benefits we offer include:
- Delicious free staff food when on shift
- 50% discount in all Sticks‘n’Sushi restaurants in Copenhagen, London and Berlin
- Competitive referral bonus
- In house training and development
- Fun team get togethers and socials
- Discounts and perks in store and online through CODE App
- Access to our wellbeing program
- Legendary staff parties and awards once a year!
About the role
From our Copenhagen beginnings, our intention was always to be one of a kind. Striving to be the greatest hosts, we look after our guests with a genuine passion for service and good quality food. They ensure our guests enter our restaurant with a big IRASHAIMASSE (welcome to our restaurant) and leave us with the best feeling possible.
Sushi is about technique, tradition and precision. To work with us, your hands, head and heart must be in complete harmony. We love Sushi Chefs who can thrive in a kitchen full of pride, pace and energy.
The right attitude is a must, experience is not always the most important thing. The ideal Sushi Chef candidate will:
- Have an eye for detail; always upholding the highest standards
- Strong knife skills and ability to present great looking sushi platters
- Have a ‘Ja Tak’ attitude (Ja Tak is a Danish phrase meaning "Yes, Thank you")
- Have a genuine commitment to making people happy - guest and team alike – to ensure you have one of the happiest teams in the business and guests that turn into regulars and regulars into friends.
- Want to be part of a company that can help you flourish and become the best you can be.
- Big smile, small ego
Apply today and you'll receive a quick response to meet with us!
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sushi Chef roles across Sticks'n'Sushi Shoreditch's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £18 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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