Sushi Chefs for hire in Chicago, IL
Find sushi chefs who specialize in preparing high-quality, authentic sushi by honing the art of fish selection, rice cooking and presentation techniques. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Chicago, IL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Leadership7%Communication Skills6%Food Preparation5%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Bachelor's degree30%Associate's degree10%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years12%3-5 years16%Current company
Blue Sushi Sake GrillBenihana
Blowfish NorthfieldTime at current job
Less than a year7%1-2 years7%2-5 years48%
Browse Indeed's database of 579 profiles for Sushi Chefs in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
Sushi Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $92,559 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $77,195 – $110,980 yearly
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Captain, Maître D’ & Service Trainer.
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Presentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSushi Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipBarista ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementLead Broiler Cook
Willowbrook, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCulinary ExperienceManagementKitchen ManagementSous Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
HACCP CertificationServsafeSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCatering ExperienceFood PreparationManagementSushi Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceLatte ArtComputer OperationComputer LiteracyBar ExperienceSushi Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSushiJapanese Cuisine
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What's the average time to fill a sushi chef role?
The average time to fill a sushi chef role is 115 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do sushi chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a sushi chef include: leadership, communication skills and food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for a sushi chef?
Common licenses or certifications for sushi chefs include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to sushi chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sushi chefs include: captain, maître d’ & service trainer, lead broiler cook and sous chef.
What level of education is common for a sushi chef?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a sushi chef in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sushi chef?
Most sushi chefs have 17 years of professional experience.
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