Sushi Chef

Are you ready to help launch one of Chicago’s most innovative sushi dining experiences in Logan Square? Jinsei Motto, a renowned Japanese sushi restaurant, is reopening, and we're looking for amazing people to join our team across all back of house positions. This is your chance to work with a friendly, energetic group at a restaurant that values creativity, quality, and work life balance.

Jinsei Motto began in Chicago’s West Loop, where it quickly gained acclaim as part of the vanguard of a “new sushi wave”. Being well known for pioneering in-house dry-aged seafood for sushi, we are celebrated for unlocking unparalleled flavors and textures through this technique, using multiple custom dry aging chambers (the largest program of its kind in Chicago). 

Now, as we reopen in Logan Square, we bring the same dedication to quality and innovation to a bigger stage. Seasonality and the finest ingredients guide our menu, which includes live fire cooking in our wood oven and grill. This commitment to excellence has made Jinsei Motto one of Chicago’s premier sushi destinations, blending time-honored Japanese tradition with modern culinary creativity.

We are hiring for all positions as we build our opening team. Whether you have years of experience or are eager to learn, we have a role for you:

• Sushi Chefs and Sushi Cooks (learn and master the art of dry-aged sushi preparation)
• Line Cooks (working with prime ingredients and wood-fire cooking)

Full-time and part time opportunities are available. If you thrive in a fast paced, quality focused environment, we want to meet you!

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work. Here’s what you can expect as a team member at Jinsei Motto:

• 4-Day Work Week: Enjoy a balanced schedule of four days on, three days off.
• Innovative Cuisine & Education: With a focus on top-tier ingredients sourced locally, complimenting seafood from all over the world, including Toyosu Market, the world’s largest fish market. From our dry aged fish program to cooking over fire, you’ll gain unique culinary experience and deepen your skills every day.
• Friendly, Energetic Culture: We are dedicated to becoming an integral part of the vibrant Logan Square community. Join a welcoming team that feels like family. We maintain a positive, inclusive workplace where everyone’s ideas are valued. The restaurant can get busy, but we support each other and have fun even under pressure. 
• Growth Opportunities: Be part of an opening team at a restaurant poised to be a Chicago hotspot. As we grow, so can you. We offer opportunities for training, mentorship, and advancement for dedicated team members.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive pay (plus tips where applicable) commensurate with experience and role. Your hard work and talent will be recognized and rewarded.

While experience in hospitality or Japanese cuisine is a plus, attitude and personality are what matter most to us. Our ideal candidates are:

• Friendly & Enthusiastic: You greet every guest with a smile and bring positive energy to the team.
• Passionate about Hospitality: You care about great service, good food, and creating memorable experiences for guests.
• Team-Oriented: You communicate well and enjoy working in a tight knit team, especially during fast-paced service.
• Reliable & Professional: Punctuality, responsibility, and attention to detail are key in delivering the quality Jinsei Motto is known for. If you have a willingness to learn and a strong work ethic, you’ll fit right in. We can teach you the rest!

Ready to join the Jinsei Motto team? We’d love to hear from you! To apply, please reach out with a brief introduction and your resume:

• Email/Application: If you’re seeing this on a job site, you can also apply through the platform or email us at [email protected] with your application.

We are conducting interviews soon for our reopening. Don’t miss the chance to be part of Chicago’s largest and premier dry-aged seafood program and work in a friendly, fun atmosphere. 

Come grow with us and let’s help create something special and amazing together in Logan Square at Jinsei Motto!