Sushi Chef Jobs in the United States

Takosushi

Spartanburg, SC

At TakoSushi, we believe that every sushi roll tells a story, and we're looking for talented Sushi Chefs to help us craft culinary masterpieces that will leave our guests craving more. Position Responsibilities: Unleash your inner artist by cutting, slicing, and filleting various types of fish and vegetables with precision.

Red Shell Sushi LLC

$18 - $24

Santa Fe Springs, CA

If you are passionate about sushi preparation, have strong culinary skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Join our team as a Sushi Chef and showcase your creativity while delighting our customers with delicious sushi creations.

Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Dallas

$65000 - $75000

Dallas, TX

If you re the kind of sushi cook who pays attention, takes pride in clean work, and wants to grow through discipline and technique you ll fit in here. Sushi by Scratch Restaurants sees the value in teaching, training, and knows that cooks become chefs through mentorship, guidance and commitment.

Wegmans Food Markets

$18 - $19

Northborough, MA

In this role, you will help prepare fresh, high-quality sushi rolls to be sold in our store, as well as help customers with any made-to-order or special requests. You will work alongside experienced sushi chefs, learning traditional techniques and perfecting your craft in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Wegmans Food Markets

$18 - $19

Chestnut Hill, MA

In this role, you will help prepare fresh, high-quality sushi rolls to be sold in our store, as well as help customers with any made-to-order or special requests. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Harry Buffalo | Corporate Management Group

Columbus, OH

The sushi chef's responsibilities include preparing traditional Japanese sushi rice, chopping, slicing, and filleting various kinds of fish, and placing orders for supplies as needed. The Sushi Chef will need to be well versed in contemporary cooking techniques like; foams, ISSI, sous vide, combination oven, curing, and hydrocolloids.

Musashi Japanese Fusion

$25 - $30

Frisco, TX

We are looking for a chef who takes pride in their craft and can help elevate the sushi program while working closely with ownership and kitchen leadership. Musashi Japanese Fusion in Frisco is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Sushi Chef to lead our sushi bar operations.

TownHall Ohio City

Columbus, OH

The sushi chef's responsibilities include preparing traditional Japanese sushi rice, chopping, slicing, and filleting various kinds of fish, and placing orders for supplies as needed. The Sushi Chef will need to be well versed in contemporary cooking techniques like; foams, ISSI, sous vide, combination oven, curing, and hydrocolloids.

NINJA SUSHI AIRPORT

HONOLULU, HI

Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including prep stations, shelves, fryers, microwave oven, freezer, and refrigeration equipment. Prepares a variety of seafood, meats, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in fryers and/or preparing by hand.

Brookhaven Marketplace

$17 - $22

Arlington Heights, IL

You'll slice fresh fish and other ingredients with precision, assemble a variety of sushi products including maki rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and specialty rolls, and package sushi trays for retail shelving. Successful candidates will possess excellent knife skills for slicing fish and ingredients efficiently, along with the ability to assemble various sushi products with precision.

Trapper’s Sushi Surprise

$18 - $22

Surprise, AZ

At Trapper's, our mission is to learn our customers' names and provide the best service and food possible-leaving our guests with a craving to come back for more! As one of the Pacific Northwest's most desired dining establishments, we've brought our concept to Arizona and are quickly opening our fourth store in Surprise!

Trapper's Sushi Co. Avondale

Avondale, AZ

As one of the Pacific Northwest's most desired dining establishments, our mission is to learn our customers names, as well as provide the best service and food possible, leaving our customers with a craving to come back for more! While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand throughout their shift, walk, reach with hands and arms in front of body, lift, twist, crouch occasionally.

Saijo - Los Angeles - Culver City

$18 - $24

Los Angeles, CA

If you enjoy working with great ingredients, moving quickly during service, and being part of a strong kitchen team, we d love to hear from you. We are looking for a Sushi Chef who takes pride in quality ingredients, clean technique, and consistent execution.

Cinemark USA, Inc

Huntsville, AL

But that's just the beginning — a front row seat means incredible growth as you bring new ideas to life to create an unforgettable experience for movie lovers worldwide. A Sushi Chef will work in front of guests while preparing foods at the sushi bar and ensuring a fun and inviting experience.

Trapper's Sushi North Bend

North Bend, WA

Trapper's Sushi is excited to bring our signature rolls, bold flavors, and fast-paced energy to Dove Creek! This role requires excellent knife skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently during high-volume service.

Trapper's Sushi Bonney Lake

$19.75 - $22.75

Bonney Lake, WA

Trapper's Sushi is excited to bring our signature rolls, bold flavors, and fast-paced energy to Bonney Lake! This role requires excellent knife skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently during high-volume service.

TOSHIKO JAPANESE CUISINE LLC

$500 - $1100

Fresno, CA

The Sushi Chef will be responsible for preparing ingredients, cooking and presenting dishes, and maintaining a clean and organized work area. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Sushi Chef to join our team and prepare high-quality dishes for our guests.

167 Hospitality Group

$60000 - $73000

Charleston, SC

The menu is seafood driven with traditional Japanese cuisine and techniques, with a rotating specials board based on fresh fish and seasonal produce. Now hiring multiple positions for: 167 Raw Oyster Bar, 167 Sushi Bar, and Bar167 In Charleston South Carolina.

Sushi-San

$60000 - $90000

Nashville, Tennessee

Responsibilities: Run BOH shifts and ensure effective and efficient BOH shifts and operations including food prep and cooking, ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies, and supervise the kitchen, dish and all other BOH teams. The menu from Master Sushi Chef Kaze Chan will feature signature maki, handrolls, San-Sets, nigiri and sashimi along with Sizzling Rice, binchotan robata grilled dishes and more.

Nicabanos

MIAMI BEACH, FL

This is a rare opportunity to be part of one of Miami’s most ambitious premium lifestyle destinations — combining Michelin‑level cuisine, bespoke cocktails, elite cigars, and unforgettable guest experiences. We are building world-class luxury brands in cigars, fine dining, and entertainment, and we’re seeking a polished, professional Sushi Chef to join our team.

Runyan Roll House LLC

$14

Hot Springs, AR

Job DescriptionThe sushi chef’s responsibilities include preparing traditional Japanese sushi rice, chopping, slicing, and filleting various kinds of fish, and placing orders for supplies as needed. You should also be able to customize customers’ orders according to preferences and food allergy considerations.

85 Main

Putnam, CT

We are looking for an experienced chef who loves to work hard in a fast-paced and dynamic chef-driven restaurant environment - with a focus on local and high quality. Collaborate with other chefs and kitchen staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

ROCK N ROLL TALLAHASSEE LLC

$15

Tallahassee, FL

Rock N Sushi offers a fun place to work with amazing food options, a team-oriented atmosphere and a great work ethic! e are seeking experienced candidates to join our team as a sushi chef. Experienced Sushi Chefs: *Knife and kitchen experience required.

Emish Market LLC

$18 - $22

Fife, WA

Alongside our full-service café, bakery, and meat department, we're expanding our fresh food offerings with a new Sushi Section, providing made-in-store sushi sets for both in-store and to-go customers. The ideal candidate is passionate about food preparation, takes pride in quality and presentation, and enjoys working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Trapper's Sushi Parkland

$19 - $22

Tacoma, WA

Trapper's Sushi is excited to bring our signature rolls, bold flavors, and fast-paced energy to Dove Creek! This role requires excellent knife skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently during high-volume service.

Trapper's Sushi Hawks Prairie

$19.75 - $22.75

Lacey, WA

This role requires excellent knife skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently during high-volume service. We're looking for a skilled and motivated Sushi Chef who takes pride in their craft and thrives in a team-driven kitchen.

Compass Business Solutions, Inc.

Washington, DC, DC

Principal (Essential) DutiesPrepare a wide range of dishes, including nigiri, sashimi, maki rolls, and specialty rolls, using traditional Japanese techniques and rice cookery. An exciting opportunity has become available for a skilled and creative Sushi Chef to join a prestigious and private members' club located in Washington, DC servicing UHNW clientele.

Michael Timothy's Dining Group

$24 - $26

Portsmouth, NH

We are a dining group that manages full-service restaurants throughout the state of New Hampshire and Woburn Massachusetts , including restaurants like Buckley's Great Steaks, Mike's Italian Kitchen, Surf Restaurant, Lost Cowboy Brewery and Buckley's Bakery & Cafe. Surf Portsmouth of the Michael Timothy's Dining Group is actively seeking a motivated Sushi Chef to prepare and roll sushi in our Portsmouth, NH location.

Merkin Vineyards

Cottonwood, AZ

Queen B Sushi From the team behind Caduceus Cellars, Merkin Vineyards, and Queen B Vinyl Café. This job is ideal for someone who is:Team oriented and appreciates providing support to others while expecting support in return.

Orbital Kitchens

$21 - $25

New York, NY

Ability to follow exact recipe ingredients and procedures for all items from Sushi production, including but not limited to Maki, Temaki, Nigiri, Sashimi, Poke, and Crudo. The Sushi Chef is a self-starter and team player with leadership qualities who thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment and can handle a high volume of orders.

Golden Nugget

$22 - $25

Stateline, Nevada

This isn’t just your next job – it’s your opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers on our promise to meet and exceed our guest’s experience the moment they walk through our doors! Disclaimer: The above information is intended as a high-level overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position and does not represent the full job description which will include all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and working conditions associated with the job.

Nozomi NYC @Williamsburg

$20 - $30

Kings County, NY

We are a 13-seat, small and growing open-kitchen Japanese restaurant in Williamsburg, offering hand rolls and a chef tasting menu with sushi and warm dishes. While we operate in an omakase-style format, we are not looking for an Omakase master - just a solid sushi chef who can confidently run a station and is open to learning.

Sushi Box

$18 - $23

Clovis, CA

The ideal candidate combines technical sushi-making expertise with a genuine passion for the craft, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods. Our concept celebrates the art of sushi-making, offering guests the ability to select individual pieces from classic maki and specialty rolls to nigiri and inari.

Chart House

$18 - $24

Annapolis, Maryland

This isn’t just your next job – it’s your opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers on our promise to meet and exceed our guest’s experience the moment they walk through our doors! We offer structured programs for growth and career advancement and consider our employees to be our greatest asset.

Living Room LA

$26

Los Angeles, CA

Collaboration: Work closely with the culinary team to support consistency and quality across all dishes, contributing ideas and techniques to enhance the sushi program. Ingredient Sourcing: Help source the finest local and seasonal ingredients in collaboration with senior culinary staff to ensure the highest quality.

Sushihana Japanese Restaurant

$17 - $18

San Antonio, TX

Sushihana Restaurant is seeking an experienced full time Sushi Chef. Must have knowledge of Japanese cooking technique and traditional ingredients.

Montage Hotels & Resorts and Pendry Hotel

Newport Beach, CA

The pay scale is the base salary or hourly wage range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Montage reasonably expects to pay for the position. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F).

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

$18 - $22

Franklin, TN

Removing barriers of language, race, sexual orientations, and culture, our team and guests have our promise of being a restaurant group that embraces the concept where everyone belongs. Our modern restaurants are sophisticated and innovative with great earning potential, and each offer a unique culinary experience.

Feather Falls Casino

Oroville, CA

Responsible for maintaining a clean work station that is free of clutter, to include wiping the cutting board after each piece of fish is cut or roll is made and properly storing perishable items. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Montage Hotels & Resorts and Pendry Hotel

Pendry Park City, UT

Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F). Job applicants with disabilities who need assistanceoran accommodationin order toapply for a position (or their representative) should contact the People department directly at your preferred location.

Rock n Roll Sushi

$15 - $20

Tallahassee, FL

Rock N Roll Sushi offers a fun place to work with amazing food options, a team-oriented atmosphere and a great opportunity for our employees. Our upbeat and exciting restaurant is looking for candidates who have a positive attitude and a great work ethic!

RPM Seafood

$60000 - $90000

Chicago, Illinois

Oak View Group

Las Vegas, Nevada

Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. Oak View Group: Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales.

Blue Nami Group

Orangevale, CA

While performing the duties of this job, one will be regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle, feel, lift and carry; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or listen. Largely responsible for most of the food production that take place in the sushi bar such as sushi roll making and preparing special orders, nigiri and sashimi.

Compass Business Solutions, Inc.

Washington, DC, DC

Principal (Essential) DutiesPrepare a wide range of dishes, including nigiri, sashimi, maki rolls, and specialty rolls, using traditional Japanese techniques and rice cookery. An exciting opportunity has become available for a skilled and creative Sushi Assistant Chef to join a prestigious and private members' club located in Washington, DC servicing UHNW clientele.

Noble Crust

$18 - $21

St. Petersburg, FL

Noble Tavern, a new venture by the team behind Noble Crust and Fat Beet Farm, is set to bring a modern & unique dining experience to Central Avenue beneath the Tru by Hilton Hotel and overlooking Tropicana Field. We offer great restaurant culinary careers for prep cooks (concinero / cocinera / Jefe / Jefa) who have back of house preparation, cooking, chef / kitchen experience in a high volume restaurant environment.

Food City

Knoxville, TN

Over 13% of the company is currently owned by our associates through our employee stock ownership plan, promoting tremendous pride in the services and products we provide. Job Summary: The sushi chef is responsible for all aspects of producing sushi for our in-store fresh sushi program.

Food City

Knoxville, TN

Over 13% of the company is currently owned by our associates through our employee stock ownership plan, promoting tremendous pride in the services and products we provide. Job Summary: The sushi chef is responsible for all aspects of producing sushi for our in-store fresh sushi program.

Food City

Blaine, TN

Over 13% of the company is currently owned by our associates through our employee stock ownership plan, promoting tremendous pride in the services and products we provide. Job Summary: The sushi chef is responsible for all aspects of producing sushi for our in-store fresh sushi program.

Food City

Cleveland, TN

Over 13% of the company is currently owned by our associates through our employee stock ownership plan, promoting tremendous pride in the services and products we provide. Job Summary: The sushi chef is responsible for all aspects of producing sushi for our in-store fresh sushi program.