Join our Sushi team - Bringing Bold Flavours To Life & Leading The Way In The Kitchen!

About Arcade:

Arcade is one of UK’s most ambitious and exciting hospitality projects! A dynamic playground where world-class chefs, bold culinary ideas, and vibrant guest experiences come together under one roof. As a brand incubator, we launch, operate, and scale original concepts that celebrate global cuisines and exceptional drink culture.

About the Role:

We're looking for a passionate and talented Sushi Chef to join our kitchen team and help deliver outstanding Japanese cuisine in a vibrant, fast-paced restaurant environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who takes genuine pride in their craft, loves working with fresh ingredients and thrives in a kitchen where quality, creativity and consistency are everything.

You'll be preparing beautifully executed sushi, sashimi, nigiri and signature rolls, bringing together traditional Japanese techniques with a modern approach to dining.

Whether you're an experienced Sushi Chef looking for your next challenge or a talented chef eager to develop your skills, we want someone who brings energy, passion and attention to detail to every service.

As a successful Sushi Chef, you will:

Prepare and present exceptional sushi, sashimi, nigiri, maki and signature rolls to consistently high standards.
Demonstrate excellent knife skills, fish preparation techniques and attention to detail.
Take ownership of your section, ensuring smooth preparation and efficient service.
Maintain outstanding standards of sushi rice preparation, seasoning, presentation and consistency.
Work confidently with fresh fish, seafood and premium Japanese ingredients.
Support the development of new dishes, seasonal specials and creative menu ideas.
Ensure ingredients are stored, handled and rotated correctly to maintain freshness and minimise waste.
Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and allergen compliance.
Collaborate closely with the wider kitchen team to deliver a seamless guest experience.
Thrive during busy service periods without compromising quality or presentation.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

Previous experience as a Sushi Chef within a Japanese restaurant, sushi bar or quality hospitality environment.
Strong sushi preparation skills, including nigiri, sashimi, maki and sushi rolls.
Confident knife skills and experience handling fresh fish and seafood.
A genuine passion for Japanese cuisine, ingredients and culinary techniques.
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to consistently high standards.
A positive, hands-on attitude and willingness to support the wider team.
The ability to work efficiently and stay organised in a busy, high-volume kitchen.
Good communication skills and a collaborative approach.
Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.

Bonus points if you have:

Experience working with premium Japanese ingredients and seasonal produce.
Knowledge of traditional Japanese fish preparation techniques.
Experience working in high-volume, quality-led restaurants.
An interest in menu development and modern Japanese cuisine.

Benefits of being part of the team:

Refer a friend bonus
Internal wage advance facility to instantly access the wages you’ve earned
A restaurant recognition budget for Birthday goodies and career milestones
50% off food in our restaurants for you and your loved ones
50% off food in JKS restaurants within Arcade for you and your loved ones
Access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice and more through
Hospitality Action 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year
Summer and Christmas team parties where we all down tools and have some fun!

Ready for your next challenge? Apply now and bring your passion for sushi to our team.