244 Sushi Chef jobs in the United States

Nextdoor LA and Salam-Tak Caterings are excited to announce this amazing opportunity with you.  Our Kosher, Mediterranean restaurant group located in Los Angeles is looking to hire an Artistic Sushi Chef. Sushi Chef prepares traditional Japanese dishes, focusing on sushi and sashimi, while ensuring high standards of food safety and presentation. Join our dynamic and family-oriented team of fabulousness.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of Sushi : Create a variety of sushi dishes, including nigiri, maki, and sashimi, using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques.

• Menu Development : Collaborate with the culinary team to develop innovative sushi menus that attract customers and enhance the dining experience.

• Food Safety Compliance : Adhere to health and safety regulations, ensuring that all food is prepared and stored properly to prevent contamination.

• Ingredient Management : Manage inventory of sushi ingredients, including fish and vegetables, and place orders as needed to maintain stock levels.

• Customer Interaction : Customize orders based on customer preferences and dietary restrictions, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.

• Kitchen Maintenance : Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, including sterilizing utensils and equipment used in sushi preparation.

• Culinary Experience : Proven experience as a sushi chef or in a similar role, typically requiring several years of training or apprenticeship in Japanese cuisine.

• Knowledge of Japanese Cuisine : Deep understanding of sushi preparation techniques, including rice cooking, fish slicing, and presentation skills.

• Creativity : Ability to create visually appealing dishes that showcase artistry and flavor.

• Attention to Detail : Strong focus on quality and presentation, ensuring that all dishes meet high culinary standards.

• Communication Skills : Ability to work effectively with kitchen staff and communicate with customers regarding their orders.

• Please submit your resume for an immediate consideration.

To assist the Head Sushi Chef / head chef in the supervision of sushi production, and to participate in the food production. Ensures that the function provides the highest food quality consistent with cost control and profitability margins.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Ensures the highest food quality appropriate to the market by assisting the Head Chef in all areas of sushi bar operations

· Adheres to AQUA standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation

· Supervises the proper set-up of each item on menus and insures their readiness

· Stores unused food properly to minimise waste and maximise quality

· Assists in budgetary and payroll expense control as required

· Works closely with Chefs to ensure correct preparation and delivery times are kept and food quality is maintained

· Assures proper safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices are followed

· Monitors and helps staff to follow all applicable laws, especially in regards to food safety and sanitation

· Assures proper safety, hygiene and sanitation practices are followed

· Ensure cleaning check list are signed off on daily basis

· Good nigiri skills

MISCELLANEOUS

· Maintains own working area, materials and company property clean, tidy and in good shape; reports defective materials and equipment to the Head Chef

· Continuously seeks to endeavour the knowledge of own job function

· Actively engage in your own personal development to benefit the business and improve your personal skills – probationary period reviews, annual appraisals, attending training and development courses.

· Actively participate in weekly / monthly departmental meetings and any other meetings that you are required to attend.

· Actively participate to ensure that Staff Handbook is adhered to at all times.

GENERAL DUTIES:

Ø Attend any meeting or training session as required by Management

Ø Maintains a safe and hygienic work environment

Ø Is conversant and complies with:

Ø The company fire and health and safety procedures

Ø The company security procedures

Ø The property facilities

Ø Licensing regulations

Ø Operation standards and departmental procedures

KNOWLEDGE, PERSONAL SKILLS & PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Personal Skills:

Command of the English language.

Ability to communicate with customers, fellow team members and peers with a friendly and positive attitude.

Self-motivated and flexible

Good organizational skills

Sushi Restaurant, is seeking experienced Sushi Chefs who are comfortable making Nigiri, Maki. This position will work at the sushi counter, working during service, preparing food orders and maintaining quality and high cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities:
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Execute menu items to specifications (prepare all types of sushi including butchering fish, nigiri, sashimi, handrolls and small plates)
• Manage inventory levels for a wide range of raw fish and other ingredients
• Meticulous to detail in the food preparation and presentation
• Develop and maintain positive and professional working relationships with others and work toward the goal of guest satisfaction
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional
• Maintain organization and exemplary cleanliness
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
• 2+ years experience as sushi chef
• Exceptional and proven sushi workspace management ability
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be fully conversational in English
• Able to lift 25lb or more
• Exceptional knife skills
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Outstanding communication skills
• Ability to interact comfortably with guests and create positive memorable experience for guests
• Supporting other cooks and working in a team environment
• Up to date with Illinois Food Handler certification

Job Types: Part-Time

Benefit:
• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Referral program

Experience level: 2+ years

Now Hiring – Sushi Chefs, Sushi Roll Chefs, and Prep Chefs

Yume Sushi Bar (Studio City location) is looking for passionate and skilled team members to join our kitchen.

Open Positions:

• Sushi Chef – Skilled in traditional nigiri, sashimi, and sushi preparation.
• Sushi Roll Chef (Maki/Hand Roll) – Experienced in specialty rolls, hand rolls, and creative maki presentations.
• Prep Chef – Strong knife skills and ability to support kitchen operations with efficiency and consistency.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay＄22/hr-$27/hr and high tips based on experience
• Medical benefits & paid vacation
• Opportunity to work in a high-end, fast-growing restaurant group
• A supportive, team-oriented environment

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Japanese or sushi restaurant preferred
• Reliability, professionalism, and passion for Japanese cuisine
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

If you’re ready to join our Studio City team, please apply with your resume and contact information.

Now Hiring – Sushi Chefs, Sushi Roll Chefs, and Prep Chefs

Yume Sushi Bar (Calabasas location) is looking for passionate and skilled team members to join our kitchen.

Open Positions:

• Sushi Chef – Skilled in traditional nigiri, sashimi, and sushi preparation.
• Sushi Roll Chef (Maki/Hand Roll) – Experienced in specialty rolls, hand rolls, and creative maki presentations.
• Prep Chef – Strong knife skills and ability to support kitchen operations with efficiency and consistency.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay＄22/hr-$27/hr and high tips based on experience
• Medical benefits & paid vacation
• Opportunity to work in a high-end, fast-growing restaurant group
• A supportive, team-oriented environment

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Japanese or sushi restaurant preferred
• Reliability, professionalism, and passion for Japanese cuisine
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

If you’re ready to join our Calabasas team, please apply with your resume and contact information.

Mujō, an omakase-style modern edomae sushi restaurant, is seeking an experienced Sushi Chef to join our team.  We are a one star Michelin restaurant with 15 seats, open for dinner only.  We are not a high-volume maki/sushi roll restaurant so the ideal candidate must be familiar with proper nigiri technique. Potential candidates must be competent with various aspects of fish butchery, particularly as applied to Japanese fish such as kohada, sanma, sayori, etc.

Due to the intimate nature of our restaurant, the Sushi Chef must work in a particularly clean and organized manner. You will be directly interacting and serving guests at the counter so you will need to present a polished and professional demeanor and image at all times. Upscale sushi experience is important for this position.

This is a full time position with services 5 days a week.

>> Sushi Nakazawa, located in the heart of the West Village, is seeking a qualified Sushi Chef to join its team to deliver an impeccable Sushi service experience for our guests.

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>> Qualified Sushi Chefs will require a minimum of 2 years for consideration. A strong preference will be given to Chefs who have worked at New York Times’ and/or Michelin Starred restaurants. Qualified Chefs will have a strong skill for butchering multiple different species of fish and shellfish, preparing sushi rice, strong knowledge of essential ingredients related to sushi service, such as soy sauce, wasabi, and ginger, and ability to work in a strong team focused Sushi Kitchen. Qualified candidates will work directly under Ownership and Management team.

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>> Sushi Nakazawa was awarded a coveted perfect 4 stars from the New York Times in 2013 by Pete Wells, and also a Michelin star for the 2019 and 2020 guide. Sushi Nakazawa is a collaboration between restauranteur Alessandro Borgognone and Chef Daisuke Nakazawa, and serves a 21 piece Nigiri-sushi exclusive Omakase menu. Since 2013, Sushi Nakazawa has steadily grown as a standard of Sushi Service, both in New York, and globally.

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>> Qualified Candidates WILL post resume in the BODY OF THE EMAIL. No attachments will be opened. All candidates that are interested in joining, WILL SEND RESUME. No walk-in appointments will be accepted.