Sushi Chef in Bend, Oregon at Bamboo Sushi - Bend

Sushi Chef

Bamboo Sushi

Bamboo Sushi is a restaurant of purpose. Through our food, our service, and our spirit, we create experiences that inspire—rooted in sustainability, respect, and teamwork.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a team, and want to grow within a respected restaurant group, this is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door with Bamboo Sushi.

What You’ll Do

As a Sushi Chef at Bamboo Sushi, you’ll work closely with both our kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure consistent, thoughtful, and timely preparation of sushi bar menu items. You’ll be hands-on in every aspect of sushi production, from prep to guest interaction, while upholding our high standards of quality and hospitality.

You’ll progress through our sushi stations based on skill level and experience:

Roll Case – Vegetable prep, sushi rice preparation, and mastering roll production
Front Case – Fish breakdown, knife work, nigiri and sashimi preparation, creating omakase experiences, and engaging with guests at the sushi bar
Wheel – Coordinating incoming orders with production while preparing rolls, nigiri, and sashimi

Health, Wealth & Happiness

We believe our team thrives when they feel supported—inside and outside of work.

Full-time and Part-time opportunities with open availability
Competitive pay + tips $19.00 - $24.00 / hour with wages + tips averaging up to $27.00 + / hour
Health and life insurance for team members averaging 25+ hours/week
Paid vacation time—up to 2 weeks accrued annually (years 1–5)
401(k) to invest in your future
Employee dining discounts
Ongoing education, training, and clear advancement opportunities within Bamboo Sushi

What You Bring

Commitment to food safety, sanitation, and company standards
Ability to maintain clean, organized, and efficient workstations
Passion for continued education in Japanese cuisine and beverages
Strong collaboration with BOH and FOH teams
Knowledge of proper food and product handling and storage

Preferred Experience:

1+ year in a high-volume and/or guest-facing food service environment
Sushi Chefs: 1–2 years of culinary experience or formal culinary education

Our Culture

Bamboo Sushi is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace where all team members are valued and heard. We believe in equal pay, equal opportunity, and a culture built on mutual respect—for our employees, guests, partners, and the communities we serve. If you need accommodations during any part of the hiring process, our HR team is happy to support you.

The Vibe

Fast-paced, full-service restaurant environment
High energy, focused teamwork, and constant movement
Guest-facing sushi bar with meaningful interaction
Physical & Environment Expectations

This role is performed in an active restaurant environment and may include:

Moving throughout the restaurant to access equipment and ingredients
Operating standard kitchen and restaurant equipment
Standing for extended periods and navigating stairs or ladders as needed
Working in a busy, sometimes noisy environment
Distinguishing flavors and maintaining attention to detail

Reasonable accommodations may be made to support qualified individuals throughout the employment process.

If you’re excited to help shape Bamboo Sushi and want to be part of a team that values craft, culture, and connection, we’d love to hear from you.

You can also drop off your resume in the restaurant between 2pm - 4pm

Apply today and grow with us.