Job Description

Bath Sushi (Ryujin Ltd) is a busy independent Japanese & sushi restaurant in central Bath. Most of our orders are Deliveroo/UberEats plus some eat-in and collection. We are looking for an experienced Head Sushi Chef to run our sushi section (sushi is around 60% of sales).

What you'll do

Prepare sushi rice, maki, uramaki, nigiri and simple sashimi to our recipes Run the sushi station independently at lunch and dinner Keep the station clean, organised and fully stocked Work at a good pace during busy periods (especially evenings and weekends) Follow food safety and hygiene standards (labelling, storage, rotation) Help with prep (cutting fish/veg, portioning, simple sauces) Work with the kitchen team and management to improve menu and presentation
What we're looking for

Previous experience as a sushi chef in a restaurant (not home cooking) Good knife skills and strong understanding of sushi hygiene Able to work quickly while keeping portions and presentation consistent Reliable, responsible and comfortable running the sushi section Team player - this is a small team kitchen and others may help on sushi/packing when it's busy You must have the legal right to work in the UK (we will do right-to-work checks)
Pay & benefits

Training/probation rate from 13.00-14.50 per hour (DOE) for ~45-50 hours/week After a successful paid trial and 3-month probation, strong head chefs who meet our standards (speed, consistency, presentation) can earn up to 16.00 per hour, plus tips Performance bonus: extra 150 in any week where total restaurant sales are over 10,000, for chefs meeting our speed/quality standards (overall take-home can be around 800/week in strong weeks, depending on tax) Free staff accommodation - kingsize room in a good area of Bath Staff meal on shift Family-run, friendly environment, open Tuesday-Sunday (12-3 & 5-10)
Final pay level will depend on your performance in the paid trial shift and during the 3-month probation (quality, speed, consistency).

How to apply

Please email a short CV or message with your experience to:

ryujinltd@outlook.com

Include:

Full name Where you are currently based Brief details of your sushi experience (restaurants worked in) Confirmation that you have the right to work in the UK
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.00-16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 48 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

Bath BA2: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person