Hand Roll & Sushi Crew Member | Bay Street

Location: Hello Nori Bay Street (1250 Bay St, Toronto, ON M5R 2B1)

Job Type: Part-time and Full-time positions available

Pay: $25-$35/hourly on average total ($17.60/hour base wage plus an equitable share of tips, split between front of house and kitchen team by hours worked)

Who We Are

Hello Nori is Canada's hand roll bar. We opened our first location in Vancouver in 2021 and have grown to seven locations across BC, Ontario, and Alberta, with five more on the way in Oakridge, Toronto, Calgary, Montreal, and Vancouver Island. We're looking for people who want to learn a real skill, work with their hands, and be part of a team that is still building something new.

The Role

As a Hand Roll & Sushi Crew Member, you are not hidden in the back of a kitchen all day. You will work right at the counter, rolling and plating in full view of our guests, talking with them, and being part of the experience, not just the kitchen. It is part craft, part hospitality: hands-on food work without being stationed over a hot grill for an eight-hour shift.

No kitchen experience needed. We'll train you on rice, knife technique, and ingredient knowledge from day one. If you are reliable, enjoy working with people, and want to build a real skill, we want to hear from you.

This role is a starting point, not a ceiling. Crew Members can grow into a Hand Roll Chef position, and take on more advanced technique, product knowledge, and station ownership.

What You'll Do

• Prep and roll our core menu items to Hello Nori's standard

• Work the counter in full view of guests, chat with them, and represent the Hello Nori experience

• Learn knife skills, rice work, and Japanese ingredient knowledge from experienced chefs

• Keep your station clean, stocked, and organized

• Follow food, health, and safety standards

What We Offer

• $17.60/hour base wage, plus gratuities

• Paid training from day one

• Real room to grow, from Crew Member into a Hand Roll Chef role and beyond

• A free staff meal every shift

What You'll Need

• A genuine interest in food, people, or both

• No kitchen experience required

• Kitchen or sushi line experience is an asset, not a requirement

• Comfortable working on your feet in a fast-paced environment

• Availability to work during hours of operation, including evenings and weekends

• Must be legally able to work in Canada