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Sushi Chef jobs can qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. Restaurants and hospitality groups with established HR processes are most likely to file. Sponsorship leads to a green card, not a temporary visa.
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As a Zuma Sushi Cook, you are responsible for preparing high-quality dishes with precision and attention to detail. You will collaborate closely with the kitchen team to uphold Zuma's standards of excellence and deliver an exceptional dining experience to our guests.
Zuma is a contemporary Japanese restaurant collection, inspired by the dynamic Izakaya dining style. Our global collection includes four venues across North America's most iconic cities: Miami, New York, Las Vegas, and Boston. Our venues are icons in each of their hospitality landscapes, demonstrating our commitment to excellence and to elevating our guest experiences. Zuma is proud to be part of the Azumi collection.
Life at Zuma
At Zuma, we're more than a restaurant – we're a vibrant community fuelled by the energy that flows from our Robata grills, guided by our core values:
Honor the Mastery - we celebrate every detail, always striving for perfection – putting pride in everything we do
Do Unto Others - we support each other to be at our best, treating every team member and guest with warmth and openness
Embrace the Energy - we bring passion and positivity to everything we do
MAIN DUTIES
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Prepare sushi and sashimi dishes according to established recipes and plating standards
- Handle and portion seafood, including slicing, filleting, and cutting fish for sushi and sashimi
- Ensure the freshness, quality, and proper storage of all seafood and ingredients used in sushi preparation
- Follow recipes and plating guidelines to ensure consistency and accuracy in sushi preparation
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the sushi station, including equipment, tools, and work surfaces
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
Our ideal candidate embodies our values and the following:
- A genuine love for culinary experiences & a passion for Japanese cuisine
- A natural team player who is at home working in sync with a large team
- Naturally friendly, customer-oriented, and skilled at creating memorable dining experiences
- Previous experience as a Sushi Cook or Sushi Chef in a high-volume restaurant environment or sushi bar
- Proficiency in sushi preparation techniques, including knife skills, seafood handling, and sushi rolling
- Knowledge of different types of fish, seafood, and sushi ingredients, as well as sushi terminology and presentation styles
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required
BENEFITS
We offer incredible career growth, international opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a world-renowned brand, where every detail from the finest ingredients to our unrivalled atmosphere is crafted to perfection.
As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
- World-Class training, designed to inspire and educate
- Global opportunities, experience hospitality around the globe with our five incredible brands
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to ensure your well-being
- 401(k) Retirement Plan, supporting your long-term financial well-being and future goals
- Family Meals are shared daily
- Rewards & Recognition, we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition
- Staff discount, enjoy exclusive discounts across the Azumi group, worldwide!
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVITY
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applicants. If you require any assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible, please let one of our Talent Acquisition team know.
READY TO CREATE SOME MAGIC? Join us and bring your talent to a team that’s elevating contemporary dining on a global stage.
INTRODUCTION
As a Zuma Sushi Cook, you are responsible for preparing high-quality dishes with precision and attention to detail. You will collaborate closely with the kitchen team to uphold Zuma's standards of excellence and deliver an exceptional dining experience to our guests.
Zuma is a contemporary Japanese restaurant collection, inspired by the dynamic Izakaya dining style. Our global collection includes four venues across North America's most iconic cities: Miami, New York, Las Vegas, and Boston. Our venues are icons in each of their hospitality landscapes, demonstrating our commitment to excellence and to elevating our guest experiences. Zuma is proud to be part of the Azumi collection.
Life at Zuma
At Zuma, we're more than a restaurant – we're a vibrant community fuelled by the energy that flows from our Robata grills, guided by our core values:
Honor the Mastery - we celebrate every detail, always striving for perfection – putting pride in everything we do
Do Unto Others - we support each other to be at our best, treating every team member and guest with warmth and openness
Embrace the Energy - we bring passion and positivity to everything we do
MAIN DUTIES
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Prepare sushi and sashimi dishes according to established recipes and plating standards
- Handle and portion seafood, including slicing, filleting, and cutting fish for sushi and sashimi
- Ensure the freshness, quality, and proper storage of all seafood and ingredients used in sushi preparation
- Follow recipes and plating guidelines to ensure consistency and accuracy in sushi preparation
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the sushi station, including equipment, tools, and work surfaces
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
Our ideal candidate embodies our values and the following:
- A genuine love for culinary experiences & a passion for Japanese cuisine
- A natural team player who is at home working in sync with a large team
- Naturally friendly, customer-oriented, and skilled at creating memorable dining experiences
- Previous experience as a Sushi Cook or Sushi Chef in a high-volume restaurant environment or sushi bar
- Proficiency in sushi preparation techniques, including knife skills, seafood handling, and sushi rolling
- Knowledge of different types of fish, seafood, and sushi ingredients, as well as sushi terminology and presentation styles
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required
BENEFITS
We offer incredible career growth, international opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a world-renowned brand, where every detail from the finest ingredients to our unrivalled atmosphere is crafted to perfection.
As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
- World-Class training, designed to inspire and educate
- Global opportunities, experience hospitality around the globe with our five incredible brands
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to ensure your well-being
- 401(k) Retirement Plan, supporting your long-term financial well-being and future goals
- Family Meals are shared daily
- Rewards & Recognition, we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition
- Staff discount, enjoy exclusive discounts across the Azumi group, worldwide!
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVITY
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applicants. If you require any assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible, please let one of our Talent Acquisition team know.
READY TO CREATE SOME MAGIC? Join us and bring your talent to a team that’s elevating contemporary dining on a global stage.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Sushi Chef
Document your culinary training credentials early
Gather certificates from sushi or Japanese culinary programs, apprenticeship records, and letters from past head chefs. PERM requires your employer to define the job's minimum requirements, and your credentials must exactly match what they list.
Target restaurant groups with HR departments
Independent sushi restaurants rarely have the legal infrastructure to file PERM. Focus your search on multi-location Japanese restaurant groups and hotel food and beverage operations, which have dedicated HR teams experienced in DOL labor certification filings.
Search green-card-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Sushi Chef roles by employers with active EB-3 green card sponsorship history. This cuts the time spent cold-applying to restaurants with no PERM filing experience and surfaces employers already set up to sponsor.
Understand how PERM wage requirements affect your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the Sushi Chef occupation in their metro area. Check the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the listed salary meets PERM requirements and won't trigger a wage deficiency issue.
Ask the employer about PERM recruitment timing upfront
PERM requires the employer to run a full recruitment campaign before filing with DOL, which can take four to six months. Clarify whether they've started this process or are willing to, so you aren't surprised by a long pre-filing timeline after accepting the role.
Use O*NET to align your resume with the EB-3 job description
The O*NET profile for Sushi Chef outlines the specific tasks, tools, and knowledge areas DOL expects in a PERM job description. Matching your resume language to these standards reduces the risk of a PERM audit or denial due to credential misalignment.
Green Card Sushi Chef: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Sushi Chef role qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Sushi Chef positions typically qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker category, which covers roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL to show no qualified U.S. worker was available, then files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Most nationals outside India and China face relatively short EB-3 wait times compared to employment-based categories with per-country backlogs.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Sushi Chef?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa requiring a specialty occupation tied to a bachelor's degree, which most Sushi Chef roles don't meet. EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency and has no annual lottery or cap concerns at the skilled worker level for most nationalities. The timeline is longer overall, typically two to four years including PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status, but the outcome is a green card rather than a renewable temporary status.
What documentation does a foreign Sushi Chef need for the PERM process?
You'll need evidence that your credentials match the job requirements your employer lists on the PERM application. This includes training certificates from recognized culinary programs, apprenticeship completion records, and reference letters from previous employers describing your specific sushi preparation experience. PERM audits often focus on whether the worker's background precisely fits the defined minimum requirements, so your documentation needs to be exact, not general.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a green card for a Sushi Chef position?
Migrate Mate lets you search Sushi Chef openings filtered by employers with EB-3 green card sponsorship history, saving you from applying to restaurants with no PERM experience. Look for multi-location restaurant groups, hotel food and beverage operations, and Japanese hospitality brands with U.S. operations, as these are most likely to have HR infrastructure for DOL labor certification filings.
Does the employer need to pay a specific wage to sponsor a Sushi Chef for a green card?
Yes. PERM requires the employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the Sushi Chef occupation in their specific geographic area. You can look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer. If the employer's offered salary falls below the prevailing wage, DOL will reject the PERM application, which delays the entire green card process.