Urban Food Culture AG
Zürich
11 hours ago
Sushi Chef (100%)
- 31 March 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
Kai Sushi blends tradition and innovation in Japanese cuisine. Join a dynamic team with great working conditions and opportunities.
Tasks
- Prepare mise en place for warm and sushi kitchens.
- Create warm dishes, salads, and desserts.
- Support sushi production for events and catering.
Skills
- Minimum 5 years of cooking experience required.
- Strong knowledge of sushi and Japanese specialties.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
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About the job
At Kai Sushi, tradition and innovation of Japanese sushi art come together. In the modern styled interior, our experienced sushi masters create absolutely fresh and unforgettable sushi delicacies and Japanese tapas with a beautiful portion of imagination and only the best ingredients. Kai comes from Japanese and means coming together, sharing with each other. In 2006, we opened our first branch in Neu-Oerlikon. Our second restaurant followed in 2014 on Lessingstrasse near Sihlcity. Since 2018, we have been running our third restaurant in the vibrant District 5, near Hardbrücke, at Schiffbau.
The Kai Sushi family is immediately looking for support with weekend shifts for the following position:
a sushi chef (100%)
We offer good working conditions and a comprehensive work area with insight into all areas of our operation.
Your tasks
- Preparation and creation of mise en place for the hot kitchen and the sushi kitchen
- Preparation of hot dishes, salads, and desserts
- Support in sushi production for events and catering inside and outside the operation
- Ensuring and controlling quality and hygiene regulations at the workplace
- Co-responsibility for ordering
- Receipt and inspection of deliveries
- General cleaning and office tasks
Your profile
- At least 5 years of work experience as a cook
- Good knowledge in the preparation of sushi and Japanese specialties
- You work cleanly, precisely, and are reliable and independent
- You work team-oriented and are resilient
- Conscientious and like to pitch in
We offer you
- Dynamic working environment
- Openness to creativity and new ideas
- Discount on Kai Sushi products in our restaurants
- Modern and varied workplace
- Internal and external training offers (sake, Japanese whisky, etc.)
- Employee conditions with various Kai Sushi partners
- Opportunity for further development
Are you interested in contributing to an established, growing company?
Then apply now!
Urban Food Culture AG
Contact: Natalia Prange / Human Resources Manager / 076 464 11 06
Lessingstrasse 3
8002 Zurich
