Sushi Chef
すししょくにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Japanese Cuisine Chefs
Summary
Specialized profession that prepares and serves sushi using seafood and vinegared rice. Handles everything from ingredient preparation to plating and customer service.
Description
Sushi chefs prepare seafood based on freshness and origin, adjust vinegared rice, and use knife skills to cook and shape toppings, serving them directly to customers over the counter. They thoroughly manage daily procurement, inventory, and hygiene, propose menus suited to seasons and preferences, and strive to acquire new techniques. After rigorous training periods, they advance from apprentice to artisan to master, and may eventually take on store management and training of successors.
Future Outlook
Demand for high-end sushi restaurants targeting foreign tourists is stable. It is expected that the use of sustainable ingredients and advanced hygiene management will progress.
Personality Traits
Excellent Aesthetic Sense / Hospitable / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Counter Service / Long Hours Standing / Night Operations / Store Work
Career Path
Apprentice (Indentured Servant) → Artisan → Master → Sushi Restaurant Owner
Required Skills
Fish Processing / Hygiene Management / Knife Skills / Plating / Vinegared Rice Preparation
Recommended Skills
Foreign Language Conversation (English) / Ingredient Knowledge (Seafood) / Marketing / Service Manners
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precise cutting techniques and vinegar mixing accuracy are required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for standing work and preparation tasks. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because high concentration must be maintained during busy times. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced quantitative analysis is minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- Cooking License
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Sushi Chef
Related Jobs
- Head Chef
- Japanese Food Chef
- Sushi Chef Assistant